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L159 FFX

1994 Fiat Hymer Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

285,582 mi
Last recorded285,582 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Hymer Motorhome135,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 FFX
MakeFiat
ModelHymer Motorhome
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 285,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 273,764 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 262,158 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion starting various areas

Fail 22 Jun 2023 262,158 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion starting various areas

Pass 27 Jun 2022 251,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by all body fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 239,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 227,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 218,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 218,284 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 206,283 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 205,993 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 195,380 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 185,544 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2015 172,697 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 161,757 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 149,960 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 149,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 141,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 135,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 135,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 121,246 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 121,246 miles

Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 108,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2010 108,482 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,619 miles

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

all exhaust o rings perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 84,858 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 84,848 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 83,884 miles

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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L159 FFX is a 1994 Fiat Hymer Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Hymer Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 135,618 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 L159 FFX, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Hymer Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L159 FFX registered?

L159 FFX is a 1994 Fiat Hymer Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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