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L179 YEY

1993 Fiat Hymer

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,787 mi
Last recorded135,787 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Fiat Hymer130,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 YEY
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,787 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 135,778 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 135,778 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 135,756 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 135,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 135,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 135,226 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 135,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 132,137 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 132,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 130,821 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 130,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 130,751 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 130,751 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 130,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

unable to fully inspect front brake pads.

unable to fully inspect top of front coil springs.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 130,171 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 130,168 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 128,980 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings slightly perished

Near side rear tyre slightly perished in tread pattern

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 May 2012 128,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust rubber mountings slightly perished

Near side rear tyre slightly perished in tread pattern

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 May 2011 127,020 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 127,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 122,574 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 122,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2009 121,343 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2009 121,342 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2008 119,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 116,826 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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L179 YEY is a 1993 Fiat Hymer in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 130,168 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 L179 YEY, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L179 YEY is a 1993 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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