Fiat Hymer Motorhome Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Hymer Motorhome reliable? We analysed 2,538 real MOT tests across 114 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Hymer Motorhome is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, headlamp aim too low and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Hymer Motorhome.
Fiat Hymer Motorhome Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Hymer Motorhome. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Hymer Motorhome MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Hymer Motorhome to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Hymer Motorhome Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Hymer Motorhome fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Hymer Motorhome Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Hymer Motorhome owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Hymer Motorhome MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Hymer Motorhome year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 55 | 80.0% | 38,834 | 48,139 | 61,050 |
| 2006 | 61 | 77.0% | 18,519 | 42,054 | 65,672 |
| 2005 | 85 | 88.2% | 12,472 | 21,854 | 33,329 |
| 2004 | 455 | 78.2% | 35,570 | 48,947 | 67,472 |
| 2003 | 121 | 78.5% | 28,785 | 49,150 | 76,442 |
| 2002 | 122 | 82.0% | 38,011 | 58,464 | 77,837 |
| 2001 | 115 | 73.0% | 39,968 | 77,790 | 111,498 |
| 2000 | 124 | 75.8% | 35,966 | 46,632 | 67,561 |
| 1999 | 73 | 78.1% | 69,247 | 83,359 | 139,120 |
| 1996 | 143 | 73.4% | 93,966 | 136,043 | 192,607 |
| 1995 | 190 | 72.6% | 70,614 | 102,925 | 126,194 |
| 1994 | 84 | 72.6% | 108,067 | 135,618 | 171,227 |
| 1993 | 112 | 75.0% | 101,326 | 133,348 | 159,556 |
| 1992 | 256 | 67.6% | 91,859 | 111,906 | 145,099 |
| 1991 | 98 | 66.3% | 132,404 | 162,692 | 179,270 |
| 1990 | 56 | 71.4% | 72,346 | 104,206 | 168,665 |
| 1989 | 83 | 65.1% | 125,334 | 143,396 | 158,707 |
| 1988 | 76 | 60.5% | 143,329 | 152,348 | 160,256 |
How Long Does a Fiat Hymer Motorhome Last?
Based on 114 Fiat Hymer Motorhome vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Hymer Motorhome Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Hymer Motorhome MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Hymer Motorhome
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.2% MOT pass rate from 85 tests
60.5% MOT pass rate from 76 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Hymer Motorhome is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.2% across 85 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Hymer Motorhome Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Hymer Motorhome THIS CAR | 74.3% | 2,538 | 84,834 mi | 38 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Scomadi Turismo | 86.3% | 4,245 | 2,978 mi | 11 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Hymer Motorhome sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Hymer Motorhome has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.3% across 2,538 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Fiat Hymer Motorhome are headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (65 recorded failures), headlamp aim too low (64), and brake pipe excessively corroded (43). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Fiat Hymer Motorhome owner drives around 2,378 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat Hymer Motorhome models stay on UK roads for around 38 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.