Fiat Tempra VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Fiat Tempra to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Fiat Tempra

Enter the 17-character VIN of the car Fiat Tempra into the free decoder and it tells you the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture. For the car Fiat Tempra we list the production years 1990 - 1996, 2 versions in total, the body styles Sedan, Wagon and a power figure of 115 hp. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

If you want to know about previous accidents, the real mileage, theft or earlier owners, decode the VIN first and then order a paid vehicle history report. A quick test for the model Fiat Tempra: the 10th character encodes the model year, so it should fit the year the seller states. Also remember that I, O and Q never occur in a genuine VIN.

Fiat Tempra versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Fiat Tempra (159)1990 - 1996Sedan65 - 113 hp
Fiat Tempra S.w. (159)1990 - 1996Wagon69 - 115 hp

Model year characters for the Fiat Tempra

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Fiat Tempra, with model years 1990 - 1996 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1990L
  • 1991M
  • 1992N
  • 1993P
  • 1994R
  • 1995S
  • 1996T

What the VIN reveals about a Fiat Tempra

  • The manufacturer and brand (Fiat)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Fiat Tempra

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Fiat Tempra VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Fiat Tempra built?

Our data lists model years 1990 - 1996 across 2 versions of the Fiat Tempra. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Fiat Tempra?

It is the 10th character. For the Fiat Tempra the characters to expect are L (1990), M (1991), N (1992), P (1993), R (1994), S (1995), T (1996).

How many versions of the Fiat Tempra are in your data?

2 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 115 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Fiat Tempra?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Fiat Tempra?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Do I have to pay to decode the VIN of a car Fiat Tempra?

No. The VIN decoder is free to use and needs no registration or account.