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E397 LLT

1988 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

143,405 mi
Last recorded143,405 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Fiat Hymer134,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 LLT
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 143,405 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 143,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 141,888 miles

exhaust rubber missing from rear box

Fail 30 Jun 2016 141,840 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubber missing from rear box

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,712 miles

Advise clutch pedal rubber is missing

Advise exhaust tail pipe mount is broken

Fail 24 Mar 2015 18,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advise clutch pedal rubber is missing

Advise exhaust tail pipe mount is broken

Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,889 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 138,881 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 8 Oct 2012 137,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 136,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear inner tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 6 Oct 2011 136,066 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear inner tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 8 Oct 2010 129,657 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

o/s front brake hoses rubbing together

Fail 7 Oct 2010 129,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front brake hoses rubbing together

Pass 30 Mar 2010 127,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 127,947 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 126,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 126,484 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 123,873 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 123,873 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E397 LLT is a 1988 Fiat Hymer in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 134,615 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 E397 LLT, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E397 LLT registered?

E397 LLT is a 1988 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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