1991 Fiat Tempra TDS review from UK and Ireland
"It's OK, lasted longer than most cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Various fiat-typical problems with brakes and suspension, rusted bolts and bleed nipples, seized brakes.
Rear springs are dying due to heavy towing.
Also both rear window motors have died and central locking.
And the stereo is lame, even if it is a blaupunkt.
General comments?
Not bad for it's mileage and generally quite reliable.
Fairly quick for a diesel, beats my friend's new vectra.
Excellent grip off road for a 2wd car, although ground clearance lets it down.
Very poor towing due to 1st gear not being low enough. Towing limit about 2ton.
Funky digital speedometer.
Goes through almost 2ft of water if you raise the air intake a bit. V good.
Boot on saloon is big, but useless as the boot lid is really really tiny.
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| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 196000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 230000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault 21 |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2005 |