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H166 JLF

1991 Fiat Hymer

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,701 mi
Last recorded171,701 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Hymer140,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 JLF
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 171,701 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 169,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 168,523 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 168,024 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 167,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 167,790 miles

Coolant leak Oil cooler ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 166,462 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 166,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 163,193 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn and perished

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Offside Front temp repair wing mirror

Offside Front tyre perished

play both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2017 163,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn and perished

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Offside Front temp repair wing mirror

Offside Front tyre perished

play both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2016 162,788 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 162,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

some exhaust mounting rubbers are in poor condition.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 161,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 160,102 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 160,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust rubber support ring perished.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 159,748 miles

N/S/F inner driveshaft gaiter leaking.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 159,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

N/S/F inner driveshaft gaiter leaking.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 157,790 miles

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

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

n/s inner drive boot split

o/s/inner drive boot split

oil leaks from engine

Fail 3 Mar 2009 157,789 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s inner drive boot split

o/s/inner drive boot split

oil leaks from engine

Pass 5 Mar 2008 152,869 miles

rubber split to o/s/bottom swivel

Fail 22 Feb 2008 152,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rubber split to o/s/bottom swivel

Pass 23 Feb 2007 148,265 miles

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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H166 JLF is a 1991 Fiat Hymer in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 140,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H166 JLF, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H166 JLF is a 1991 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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