Fiat Tempra (1990)
1990 Fiat Tempra
CarHunch has 901 1990 Fiat Tempra vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1990 Fiat Tempra doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Fiat vehicles below.
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**Important note:** There is no MOT test data available for the 1990 Fiat Tempra in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so the pass rates and defect figures shown above should not be relied upon for reliability assessment. The Tempra was a mainstream family saloon produced throughout the 1990s, popular as an affordable runabout but now over 30 years old; any surviving examples are likely to be cherished classics or project cars rather than regular road vehicles, which may explain the absence of current test records.
If you are considering one, focus on mechanical history and maintenance records rather than MOT statistics. At this age, rust, electrical gremlins, and fuel system degradation are bigger concerns than the specific failures recorded in modern cars, so a pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with 1990s Fiats is essential.
We have 901 1990 Fiat Tempra vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
What tends to go wrong
Across 901 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990.
Before you buy a 1990 Fiat Tempra
Based on MOT data from 901 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
0.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
Inspection
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 7,149 Fiat Tempra vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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