Fiat Tempra Diesel (1992)
1992 Fiat Tempra Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 134 1992 Fiat Tempra Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 134 Fiat Tempras from 1992 in this dataset failed their MOT—a stunning 0% pass rate against the 80% UK average—and none have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which suggests these cars simply aren't roadworthy rather than actively unsafe. The diesel variants (133 of 134 vehicles) show the same complete failure pattern, indicating systematic issues rather than fuel-type quirks.
These are 32-year-old cars with effectively zero MOT success, meaning the 1992 Tempra diesel has reached the end of its practical life as a usable vehicle. If you're considering one, expect it to need serious mechanical work before it could legally return to the road—use this as a baseline for full restoration costs rather than a cheap runner.
We have 134 1992 Fiat Tempra Diesel vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1992 Fiat Tempra Diesel
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.
Before you buy a Fiat Tempra Diesel
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 133 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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