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K493 GNN

1992 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,935 mi
Last recorded129,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Hymer126,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 GNN
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 129,935 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 129,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.02 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 126,772 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 126,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 124,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 124,104 miles

Coil spring with an unsafe modification both front (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 119,990 miles

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

general under body surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2022 119,938 miles

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

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

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2021 117,766 miles

Could not assess rear pads due to wheel covers

General age related corrosion

Handbrake effort just met

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 117,756 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Could not assess brake pads due to wheel covers.

General age related surface corrosion.

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,586 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported All other brake pipes. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion hole in non prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Some surface corrosion in places.

Fail 2 Aug 2019 115,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported All other brake pipes. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion hole in non prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Some surface corrosion in places.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 112,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,540 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Front tyres close to legal limit

Oil leak ()

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 108,518 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/75 R16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Brake warning light illuminated

Front tyres close to legal limit

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,131 miles

Front CV gaiters deteriorated

Front brake discs in a poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2016 105,130 miles

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

Front CV gaiters deteriorated

Front brake discs in a poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,726 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,305 miles

slight uneven application on rear brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2012 95,763 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 95,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 91,055 miles

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

nearside front brake disc corroded.

offside front brake disc corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 91,009 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front brake disc corroded.

offside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,536 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

offside handbrake low

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,902 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 67,894 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 67,831 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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K493 GNN is a 1992 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 126,830 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 K493 GNN, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K493 GNN is a 1992 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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