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J686 NLJ

1991 Fiat Hymer

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,188 mi
Last recorded147,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Hymer140,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ686 NLJ
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 147,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 145,511 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Apr 2024 145,511 miles

Offside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 2 May 2023 144,192 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Note: All brake pipes slightly corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 143,861 miles

Note: All underside of vehicle undersealed.

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 140,107 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 140,074 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 137,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2018 133,212 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 129,618 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 129,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 127,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 125,595 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 125,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,934 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 124,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 120,909 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,619 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front discs badly corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 114,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,034 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 103,507 miles

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

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

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

slight brake bond on n/s/r

slight weap on o/s outer c/v boot

Fail 22 May 2008 103,507 miles

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight brake bond on n/s/r

slight weap on o/s outer c/v boot

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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J686 NLJ is a 1991 Fiat Hymer in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J686 NLJ, 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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What year was J686 NLJ registered?

J686 NLJ is a 1991 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J686 NLJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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