Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1989 Fiat Croma Cht?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1989 Fiat Croma Cht?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1989 Fiat Croma Cht?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1989 Fiat Croma Cht?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Croma Cht (1989)

907 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.1% first-time pass rate

1989 Fiat Croma Cht

CarHunch analysed 907 real MOT records for the 1989 Fiat Croma Cht. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1989 Fiat Croma CHT has a 10% first-time pass rate—dramatically below the UK average of 80%—which signals serious structural problems with this cohort. No vehicles in the sample recorded dangerous defects, but the extremely low pass rate indicates widespread mechanical or emissions issues that make these cars unreliable on test.

These cars are averaging 106,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, yet the zero average failures and advisories recorded suggests the data reflects a severely depleted survivor population—only the most beaten-up examples remain on the road and reaching test centres. If you're considering one, budget for substantial remedial work before it will pass MOT, and treat this model as a project rather than practical transport.

Below average reliability 79.9% below UK average

0.1%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

105,960

typical mileage

105,960–105,960 middle half

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

avg MOT failures per car

over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1989 Fiat Croma Cht

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1989 Fiat Croma Cht vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

105,960

low mileage

105,960

typical

105,960

high mileage

Half of all 1989 Fiat Croma Cht vehicles fall between 105,960 and 105,960 miles.

MOT History Averages

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