Fiat Tipo Sx Td (1992)
1992 Fiat Tipo Sx Td
CarHunch analysed 445 real MOT records for the 1992 Fiat Tipo Sx Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1992 Fiat Tipo SX TD is a serious reliability concern: just 1.6% pass on their first MOT attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%, making it one of the worst-performing cohorts on record. Nearly every example in this dataset is diesel, and they all share the same abysmal pass rate, suggesting fundamental mechanical issues inherent to this model and fuel type rather than isolated problems.
The median mileage of 64,043 miles is low for a 32-year-old car, yet the average advisory count of 0.1 per vehicle and failure rate of 0.03 per vehicle suggest these cars are either barely roadworthy or rarely tested—the data itself is unreliable because the sample likely skews toward vehicles in such poor condition they barely make it to the MOT bay. If you're considering one, expect to budget heavily for immediate repairs and assume any quoted mileage is suspect; have a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist before committing any money.
What to check before buying a 1992 Fiat Tipo 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 (100%) | 444 | 1.6% | 0.03 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Fiat Tipo 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 1992 Fiat Tipo Sx Td vehicles fall between 50,716 and 99,278 miles.
MOT History Averages
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