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C378 MAK

1986 Fiat Hymer Motorhome

Beige Diesel 2428cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,365 mi
Last recorded131,365 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC378 MAK
MakeFiat
ModelHymer Motorhome
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,428cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 131,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 131,180 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 130,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 129,732 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 127,689 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 127,688 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 124,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion rigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 118,269 miles

head lamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 118,186 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking diesel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 117,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 114,895 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sump corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 113,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 113,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,036 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 86,036 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 107,544 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 107,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Hymer Motorhome?

Based on 2,538 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
2,378
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 65
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 31
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C378 MAK is a 1986 Fiat Hymer Motorhome in Beige with a 2,428cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Fiat Hymer Motorhome fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C378 MAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hymer Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Fiat Hymer Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C378 MAK is a 1986 Fiat Hymer Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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