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H14 DDB

1998 Fiat Hymer

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,952 mi
Last recorded130,952 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 DDB
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 130,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 128,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 128,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 121,170 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 121,170 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure rubber exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 118,595 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 118,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all 4 rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 115,240 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 115,240 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 114,635 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 114,635 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper marker lamps out

Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,803 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 96,212 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 96,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 89,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,903 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 74,875 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 1 Jun 2012 71,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 63,472 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2010 63,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

pitting to front brake discs noted

Pass 7 May 2010 63,433 miles

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

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

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

pitting to front brake discs noted

Pass 6 Sep 2008 62,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,922 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 62,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 62,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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H14 DDB is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,628 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 H14 DDB, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H14 DDB registered?

H14 DDB is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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