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H590 XAB

1991 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

364,489 mi
Last recorded364,489 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Fiat Hymer140,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH590 XAB
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 364,489 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle no 2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury wont stow aswy (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle no 3 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle no 2 axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision buckle (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision buckle loose (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted all and rubbing suspension (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front all flexible brake hose outer protection shroud swollen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no 3 axle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play no 3 axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle no 3 arm/beam seized

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no 3 axle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play no 3 axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal operation soft

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2026 364,368 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play no 1 axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no 2 axle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch behind strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no 2 axle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play no 1 axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play no 2 axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 363,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 362,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 356,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 350,741 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 341,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 337,039 miles

all brake pipes coated with copper grease

Pass 29 Mar 2019 330,214 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides jacking points corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axles brake backing plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear axle tube end corroded onto chassis

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side supports between rear axles (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear parking brake cable outer on second axle broken

Fail 18 Mar 2019 329,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired pop riveted plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired pop riveted plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides jacking points corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axles brake backing plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear axle tube end corroded onto chassis

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side supports between rear axles (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear parking brake cable outer on second axle broken

Pass 14 Mar 2018 322,720 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill end holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded , borderline (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 310,400 miles

Rear floor has some corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 296,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch

Pass 5 Mar 2015 286,725 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear bumper brackets corroded

Slight corrosion behind both front wheels

Unable to fully inspect brakes pipes due to grease

Fail 2 Mar 2015 286,661 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear bumper brackets corroded

Slight corrosion behind both front wheels

Unable to fully inspect brakes pipes due to grease

Pass 25 Mar 2014 271,989 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 271,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 252,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 238,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 222,435 miles

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

n/s/r front tyre slighty worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 204,987 miles

advise slight lens damage osf and nsr very slight pedal creep

Pass 15 Oct 2008 188,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 174,913 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 153,792 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 153,293 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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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H590 XAB is a 1991 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H590 XAB, 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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H590 XAB is a 1991 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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