Fiat Tempra Sx Td (1993)
1993 Fiat Tempra Sx Td
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 1993 Fiat Tempra Sx Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1993 Fiat Tempra diesel has a first-time pass rate of just 60%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for reliability—nearly four in ten don't pass their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are completely absent from this cohort, and when failures do occur they're rare at 0.04 per vehicle on average.
These cars are genuinely old (median mileage 97,745 miles), so their modest failure rate actually suggests the surviving examples are mechanically sound; the real concern is survivorship bias—many have likely been scrapped or are no longer on the road. If you're considering one, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist, since the 60% pass rate suggests common wear items or fuel system issues are catching owners out at test time.
What to check before buying a 1993 Fiat Tempra Sx Td
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 (99%) | 106 | 0.6% | 0.04 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Fiat Tempra Sx Td 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 1993 Fiat Tempra Sx Td vehicles fall between 85,600 and 97,745 miles.
MOT History Averages
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