Hymer B Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Hymer B reliable? We analysed 2,923 real MOT tests across 462 vehicles to find out.
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The Hymer B is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hymer B.
Hymer B Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hymer B. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hymer B MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hymer B to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hymer B Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hymer B owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hymer B MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hymer B year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 74 | 86.5% | 10,292 | 15,476 | 108,906 |
| 2021 | 86 | 79.1% | 9,952 | 14,082 | 18,254 |
| 2020 | 132 | 88.6% | 7,828 | 12,506 | 16,530 |
| 2019 | 302 | 82.5% | 9,983 | 13,829 | 22,515 |
| 2018 | 260 | 88.1% | 10,204 | 15,557 | 23,429 |
| 2017 | 456 | 89.0% | 12,944 | 18,651 | 25,933 |
| 2016 | 527 | 88.2% | 13,290 | 22,258 | 32,028 |
| 2015 | 494 | 88.1% | 15,094 | 24,095 | 35,360 |
| 2014 | 486 | 87.9% | 15,132 | 23,616 | 35,965 |
How Long Does a Hymer B Last?
Based on 462 Hymer B vehicles on UK roads.
Hymer B Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hymer B 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 Hymer B
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.0% MOT pass rate from 456 tests
79.1% MOT pass rate from 86 tests
The best year to buy a used Hymer B is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.0% across 456 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Hymer B Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hymer B THIS CAR | 87.2% | 2,923 | 19,799 mi | 12 yrs |
| Hymer Unknown | 87.7% | 2,106 | 21,769 mi | 13 yrs |
| Hymer Ml | 90.7% | 1,496 | 19,404 mi | 12 yrs |
| Hymer Exsis | 89% | 1,314 | 18,839 mi | 12 yrs |
| Vauxhall Mokka X Active S/s | 93.5% | 1,046 | 40,084 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Hymer Unknown (87.7% pass rate) and the Hymer Ml (90.7% pass rate), the Hymer B trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Hymer BShould you buy a used Hymer B?
The Hymer B has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.2% across 2,923 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Hymer B owner drives around 2,928 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 Hymer B models stay on UK roads for around 12 years. 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.