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F453 GNW

1989 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

192,423 mi
Last recorded192,423 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Fiat Hymer155,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 GNW
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 192,423 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 192,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 190,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 190,367 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side front axle (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 188,301 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 188,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 186,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

fuel tank filler hose deteriorated at the fuel tank end.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 185,029 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 184,191 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 184,069 miles

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

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

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads corroded in the calipers. A strip down and new brake pads is advised.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 184,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads corroded in the calipers. New brake pads are advised.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 183,977 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads corroded in the calipers. New brake pads are advised.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 183,538 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 183,513 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 181,278 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 181,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 176,961 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 168,180 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 167,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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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F453 GNW is a 1989 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 155,820 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 F453 GNW, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F453 GNW is a 1989 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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