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DJZ 5178

1999 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,062 mi
Last recorded65,062 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Hymer62,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 5178
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 65,062 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel below step corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 64,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel below step corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 64,629 miles

Exhaust mounting defective but not insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens crack

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,112 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 62,235 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear corroded close to the tow bar fixing mount but not within 30cm

surface corrosion on rear suspension mounting points

Fail 3 Feb 2023 62,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear corroded close to the tow bar fixing mount but not within 30cm

surface corrosion on rear suspension mounting points

Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

wipers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,766 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 58,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure spring not fitted into top mounting correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,958 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 54,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,034 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 46,034 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,993 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,642 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 42,642 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 41,132 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2006 33,603 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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DJZ 5178 is a 1999 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 62,589 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 DJZ 5178, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DJZ 5178 is a 1999 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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