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H357 VHL

1990 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

212,238 mi
Last recorded212,238 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Hymer158,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH357 VHL
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 212,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 202,214 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 202,214 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 201,088 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2022 199,642 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 198,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 198,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 195,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 194,243 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs weak

this vehicle is in the early stage of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 193,086 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 193,052 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 192,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 187,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 184,504 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 184,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 183,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 183,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 181,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010
Fail 19 Nov 2010 177,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 175,195 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 175,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 171,490 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 171,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 168,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 161,620 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2005 157,247 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 157,246 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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H357 VHL is a 1990 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 158,422 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 H357 VHL, 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 36 years old, this Fiat Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H357 VHL registered?

H357 VHL is a 1990 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H357 VHL shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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