Fiat Tempra Sx Ie (1990)
1990 Fiat Tempra Sx Ie
CarHunch is tracking 276 1990 Fiat Tempra Sx Ie vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1990 Fiat Tempra is a serious reliability concern: just 30% of these cars pass their MOT first time, versus the UK average of 80%. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 276 vehicles tested, which is the only bright spot, but the dramatically low pass rate signals chronic problems across the board.
At nearly 58,000 miles on average, these Tempras are relatively low-mileage examples for their age, yet they're still failing MOT en masse—suggesting wear and deterioration rather than heavy use is the issue. If you're considering one, factor in immediate and ongoing repair costs: have any prospect inspected by a Fiat-specialist mechanic before purchase, and budget for multiple visits to get it through an MOT.
We have 276 1990 Fiat Tempra Sx Ie vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1990 Fiat Tempra Sx 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%) | 275 | 0.3% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1990 Fiat Tempra Sx 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 1990 Fiat Tempra Sx Ie vehicles fall between 57,924 and 57,924 miles.
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