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J818 CDT

1991 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

185,008 mi
Last recorded185,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Hymer140,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ818 CDT
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 185,008 miles

unable to inspect brake reservoir as spare wheel bolted down over it.

Fail 28 May 2025 185,008 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front brake discs have surface corrosion.

unable to visually check brake reservoir level as spare wheel bolted over top of it.

Pass 10 May 2024 185,008 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 185,008 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 185,008 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 185,008 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 185,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 185,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 185,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 185,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 185,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 185,008 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 184,966 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 183,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 183,924 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 182,380 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 182,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 182,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 181,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 171,500 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 171,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 165,746 miles

exhaust rubber perished

slight damage to wiper blades

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 159,327 miles

front no plate poor condition

left hand drive camper customer come in and put de fusers on

Fail 6 Nov 2008 159,327 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front no plate poor condition

left hand drive camper customer come in and put de fusers on

Pass 22 Nov 2007 151,651 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Dec 2006 143,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 143,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 141,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 141,197 miles

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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J818 CDT is a 1991 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J818 CDT, 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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J818 CDT is a 1991 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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