Fiat Tempra Sx Td Sw (1995)
1995 Fiat Tempra Sx Td Sw
CarHunch analysed 262 real MOT records for the 1995 Fiat Tempra Sx Td Sw. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1995 Fiat Tempra is in severe decline: only 7.6% pass MOT first time compared to the UK average of 80%, making it genuinely risky for any buyer. The dangerous defect rate of 1.5% is mercifully low, but the overwhelming failure rate means structural or systemic problems are nearly universal across these aging diesels.
At 64,000 miles median, these cars have genuinely low mileage for their age, yet they're still failing en masse—suggesting design weakness or neglect rather than wear-and-tear. With an average of 0.23 failures and 0.5 advisories per test, you're looking at persistent issues that accumulate with each MOT cycle; don't buy one hoping a quick repair will fix it, because the next test will likely reveal something else.
What to check before buying a 1995 Fiat Tempra Sx Td 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 261 | 7.7% | 0.23 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Fiat Tempra Sx Td 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 1995 Fiat Tempra Sx Td Sw vehicles fall between 43,793 and 100,468 miles.
MOT History Averages
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