Fiat Regata Super Diesel (1986)
1986 Fiat Regata Super Diesel
CarHunch has 452 1986 Fiat Regata Super Diesel vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 452 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1986 Fiat Regata Super Diesel doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Fiat vehicles below.
Got a specific Fiat Regata Super Diesel you're checking out?
The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
The 1986 Fiat Regata Super Diesel does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so we have no pass rates, failure patterns, or defect statistics to analyse — this is not unusual for vehicles of this age, as many have been taken off the road or reclassified. Of the 452 vehicles we identified matching this specification, the vast majority were diesel-powered, reflecting the Regata's popularity as an economical workhorse in that era.
Without MOT data, any buyer should focus on physical inspection: look for rust (common on 1980s Fiats, especially around sills and floor pans), check the diesel engine's compression and fuel injection condition, and verify full service history if available. At nearly 40 years old, any Regata you find will need a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist, as parts availability is now extremely limited and repair costs can quickly outweigh the car's value. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project or classic rather than a practical daily driver.
We have 452 1986 Fiat Regata Super Diesel vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1986 Fiat Regata Super Diesel
Based on MOT data from 452 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
Inspection
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 525 Fiat Regata Super Diesel vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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