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J234 JCA

1992 Fiat Hymer Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

183,011 mi
Last recorded183,011 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Hymer Motorhome111,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ234 JCA
MakeFiat
ModelHymer Motorhome
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 183,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 174,662 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 163,386 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S AND NSF INNER WING PANELS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 146,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 144,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,608 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,908 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 139,192 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 139,192 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,771 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion rear of step/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 137,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 136,837 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 136,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 133,122 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 132,752 miles

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

exhaust rubber broken

near side rear brake has slight bind

vehicle corroded in places

Fail 29 Nov 2013 132,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust rubber broken

near side rear brake has slight bind

vehicle corroded in places

Pass 15 Nov 2012 132,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 7 Nov 2012 132,410 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2011 131,547 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 131,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 122,463 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 122,440 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 114,028 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 114,028 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 110,399 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 110,377 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 110,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 110,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 110,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 11,218 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 11,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2005 110,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Hymer Motorhome?

Based on 2,538 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
2,378
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 65
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 31
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J234 JCA is a 1992 Fiat Hymer Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Hymer Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 111,906 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J234 JCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hymer Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Fiat Hymer Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J234 JCA is a 1992 Fiat Hymer Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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