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D5 RBC

1996 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

148,535 mi
Last recorded148,535 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Hymer98,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 RBC
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 148,535 miles

Front Lower radiator support panel corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2025 148,535 miles

Front Lower radiator support panel corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 146,622 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 146,622 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 145,118 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 143,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 141,954 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 141,954 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material against bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 138,509 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 132,345 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 132,343 miles

Brake cable insecure park brake (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 127,778 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 127,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,585 miles

sump corroded

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on powersteering rack (2.3.2)

exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded

surface corrosion around offside rear subframe mounts

Pass 11 Apr 2016 117,771 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system slightly corroded

power steering pipes on steering rack corroded

sump corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,969 miles

All four tyres slightly perished.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded to rack.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,442 miles

engine sump has corrosion

exhaust and mounting have corrsoion

offside front and nearside front brake pipes have corrosion

power steering pipes have corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,520 miles

head lamp beam converters fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2013 105,510 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

head lamp beam converters fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,540 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 99,654 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 99,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,988 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,969 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 86,223 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Hymer?

Based on 25,281 MOT tests across 1,779 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
2,495
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 531
Headlamp aim too low 354
Brake pipe excessively corroded 299
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 282
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 267
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D5 RBC is a 1996 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 98,877 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 531 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 RBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 RBC registered?

D5 RBC is a 1996 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is D5 RBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 RBC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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