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F271 KHH

1988 Fiat Hymer Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,527 mi
Last recorded161,527 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Hymer Motorhome152,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 KHH
MakeFiat
ModelHymer Motorhome
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 161,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slight cprrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2024 159,977 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 159,858 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 159,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 159,196 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 158,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside drive shaft not correctly located in gearbox

tail pipe missing

Pass 15 Sep 2020 157,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 155,674 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 155,671 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Poss pump seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Dash indicator light not flashing with n/s indicators

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 154,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack-pinion valve area. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slam panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Marker light not working-pre 1991 vehicle.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle at osr. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 154,921 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack-pinion valve area. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slam panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Marker light not working-pre 1991 vehicle.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle at osr. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 152,964 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Bumper mount/not load bearing. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlight beam deflector fitted.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipes to rack at bulkhead. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Bumper mount/not load bearing. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlight beam deflector fitted.

Offside Front Upper Body marker light not working.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 152,964 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Bumper mount/not load bearing. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlight beam deflector fitted.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipes to rack at bulkhead. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Bumper mount/not load bearing. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlight beam deflector fitted.

Offside Front Upper Body marker light not working.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 151,489 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Bumper support behind bumper corroded but not load bearing. (6.1.B.2)

Front Head Lights beam deflectors fitted.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Bonnet slam panel slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Steering pipe at rack slightly damp. (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box very slight leak. (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 151,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust box mount rubbers missing. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion Bumper support behind bumper corroded but not load bearing. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Bonnet slam panel slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Steering pipe at rack slightly damp. (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 149,825 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 149,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre exhaust broken

Pass 21 Sep 2012 149,825 miles

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

offside headlamp slightly deteriated

Fail 17 Jul 2012 149,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 149,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 49,385 miles

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

flexi hose ferrules starting to rust

offside rear tyre slight distirtion to inner wall

Pass 6 May 2009 146,866 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 46,864 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 142,957 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 142,948 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 141,753 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front and nearside front inner wheel arch corrosion

offside front and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2006 141,705 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches corrosion

offside front and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes cracking

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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F271 KHH is a 1988 Fiat Hymer Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Hymer Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 152,348 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F271 KHH, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Hymer Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F271 KHH is a 1988 Fiat Hymer Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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