Fiat Tempra S Ie Sw (1994)
1994 Fiat Tempra S Ie Sw
CarHunch analysed 392 real MOT records for the 1994 Fiat Tempra S Ie Sw. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1994 Fiat Tempra is in dire condition on the road today: only 2% pass their MOT first time, compared to the 80% UK average, and nearly 1 in 100 have suffered a dangerous defect at some point. At 30 years old, these cars are essentially at end-of-life, with median mileage around 109,500 miles—reasonable for the age, but the catastrophic pass rate reflects decades of wear and corrosion rather than exceptional abuse.
With an average of just 0.05 failures and 0.1 advisories per vehicle, the data actually suggests most surviving examples aren't being tested hard—these are likely low-mileage kept cars or vehicles in such poor condition they've simply been abandoned. If you're considering one, treat it as a project or parts donor only; the 2% pass rate means you should budget for immediate and substantial remedial work before it's roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 1994 Fiat Tempra S Ie Sw
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%) | 391 | 2% | 0.05 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 Fiat Tempra S Ie Sw 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 1994 Fiat Tempra S Ie Sw vehicles fall between 88,588 and 145,560 miles.
MOT History Averages
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