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F551 RRN

1988 Fiat Hymer Motorhome

Cream Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

185,487 mi
Last recorded185,487 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat Hymer Motorhome152,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 RRN
MakeFiat
ModelHymer Motorhome
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 185,487 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

condensation nearside headlamp

offside headlamp half full of water

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 184,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front welding done under wheel arch

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bit of water in headlamp

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear leaf springs corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 184,529 miles

Rear both rear leaf springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front welding done under wheel arch

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bit of water in headlamp

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 184,258 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 183,458 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL FILTER close to mounting hole of engine damp with oil. front mounting off side cover in oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under side of this vehicle corroded

wiper are poor

Fail 19 Jun 2018 183,458 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL FILTER close to mounting hole of engine damp with oil. front mounting off side cover in oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under side of this vehicle corroded

wiper are poor

Pass 4 Aug 2017 183,342 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Oil leak ()

THE UNDERSIDE FO THIS VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Fail 20 Jun 2017 183,328 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened REAR OF SPRING (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened OF REAR (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Inner Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 177,291 miles

Front oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 31 May 2016 177,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Dec 2014 170,103 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN

Fail 16 Dec 2014 170,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN

Pass 27 Mar 2014 161,095 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 161,095 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust silencer split

nearside headlamp poor image

wiper operation slow

Pass 1 Dec 2012 151,246 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 151,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 142,357 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 142,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2010 142,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 141,535 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 141,535 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 141,256 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 141,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r inner position light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2007 140,172 miles

front silencer cracked

front to rear brake pipe corrded

Pass 9 Dec 2005 138,405 miles

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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F551 RRN is a 1988 Fiat Hymer Motorhome in Cream with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 F551 RRN, 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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F551 RRN is a 1988 Fiat Hymer Motorhome, first registered on 18 October 1988.

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