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H974 RKG

1991 Fiat Hymer

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

223,248 mi
Last recorded223,248 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Hymer140,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 RKG
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 223,248 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 223,133 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195R14C Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 219,623 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 219,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sided kick wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety around fuel pump leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Upper sides light not working

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 214,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold - downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 212,833 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold - downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlight loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlight loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 212,831 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Not working front - rear (4.4.1 (e))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold - downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty only working nearside (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlight loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 205,313 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front most tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 199,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear BIKE RACK INDICATOR & STOP LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear ADDITIONAL SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSENGER'S SEAT HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT BUT IS SECURE

Rear BOTH REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS HAVE ONE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER AXLE & BY COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 199,895 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp AFFECTED BY INDICATOR (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear BIKE RACK INDICATOR & STOP LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear ADDITIONAL SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSENGER'S SEAT HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT BUT IS SECURE

Rear BOTH REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS HAVE ONE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER AXLE & BY COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 186,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 180,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 174,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 166,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 163,252 miles

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

exhaust mountings in poor condition

rear brake small twist

small bind n/s/rear brake

Pass 3 May 2013 160,377 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 147,898 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 147,898 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 11 Mar 2011 144,427 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 144,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 140,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 134,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 130,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 124,609 miles

rear exhaust mounting poor

Fail 2 Jan 2007 124,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 21 Mar 2006 123,615 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 123,615 miles

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

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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H974 RKG is a 1991 Fiat Hymer in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H974 RKG, 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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H974 RKG is a 1991 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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