Fiat Croma Super Ie (1986)
1986 Fiat Croma Super Ie
CarHunch analysed 605 real MOT records for the 1986 Fiat Croma Super Ie. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
# 1986 FIAT CROMA SUPER IE
This Croma is a serious reliability concern: only 10% pass their MOT first time, against an 80% UK average. Worse, 20% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects—a genuinely troubling safety flag that should alarm any prospective buyer.
These are elderly cars with modest mileage (median 76,256 miles), yet the near-total failure rate suggests this model has fundamental durability issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. Before considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with 1980s Fiats, and factor in heavy remedial costs—this isn't a bargain, it's a money pit.
What to check before buying a 1986 Fiat Croma Super Ie
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 604 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Fiat Croma Super Ie 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.
Half of all 1986 Fiat Croma Super Ie vehicles fall between 76,256 and 76,256 miles.
MOT History Averages
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