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E661 BKM

1987 Fiat Hymer

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

204,491 mi
Last recorded204,491 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Hymer188,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE661 BKM
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 204,491 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle carrier corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 204,471 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle carrier corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 203,172 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 203,172 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 202,049 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 202,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2021 201,057 miles

vehicle front section heavily waxoyled

Fail 26 Aug 2021 201,054 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking possibly bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front indicator lens slightly damaged

limited reserve travel

vehicle front section heavily waxoyled

Pass 5 Dec 2018 200,871 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp loose (4.13 (a) (i))

brake pedal a little spongy

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2018 200,864 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s/f and n/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image kicks up to o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp loose (4.13 (a) (i))

brake pedal a little spongy

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2017 198,689 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 198,669 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axel (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 196,651 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres perished and scuffed on walls

exhaust has slight movement on one clamp

minor corrosion to nearside inner wing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 196,651 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres perished and scuffed on walls

exhaust has slight movement on one clamp

minor corrosion to nearside inner wing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 196,595 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre exhaust box clamps loose (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 194,546 miles

minor corrosion set in on chassis

rear brake rise and fall poor

various steel brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2014 194,502 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

minor corrosion set in on chassis

rear brake rise and fall poor

various steel brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2012 194,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 193,412 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 191,897 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 191,842 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 189,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 16 Jun 2009 189,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 26 Oct 2007 189,506 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 189,499 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Nov 2006 188,288 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 188,288 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear fog is higher then the offside

oil leak

surface corrosion offside front inner arch

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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E661 BKM is a 1987 Fiat Hymer in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 188,288 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 E661 BKM, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E661 BKM is a 1987 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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