Fiat Tipo Sx Td (1993)
1993 Fiat Tipo Sx Td
CarHunch analysed 634 real MOT records for the 1993 Fiat Tipo Sx Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1993 Fiat Tipo is a serious reliability concern: just 2.7% pass on their first MOT attempt versus the UK average of 80%, meaning virtually every example needs welding, electrical or mechanical work before it's road-legal. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare (only 0.3% of vehicles recorded them), so when failures occur they're mostly fixable rather than catastrophic.
At 108,000 miles on the odometer, these cars have covered typical mileage for their 30-year age, yet they're still averaging 0.08 failures and 0.2 advisories per test—numbers that reflect cumulative wear rather than design flaws. If you're seriously considering one, budget for immediate pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist, because the 2.7% first-time pass rate is almost certainly a symptom of deferred maintenance rather than inherent badness.
What to check before buying a 1993 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%) | 632 | 2.7% | 0.08 |
| Petrol (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 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 1993 Fiat Tipo Sx Td vehicles fall between 88,914 and 144,588 miles.
MOT History Averages
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