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N16 RDF

2004 Fiat Hymer Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,205 mi
Last recorded98,205 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Hymer Motorhome48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 RDF
MakeFiat
ModelHymer Motorhome
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 98,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

no reverse lights

Fail 11 Sep 2025 98,196 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side front axle (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both axles (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

no reverse lights

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,654 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 94,643 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both centre axle tyres over 10 years old

various side marker lights not working

Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,404 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

bonnet release damage/broken ?

centre axle parking brake performances low

Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2021 89,961 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,128 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 86,126 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,492 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 83,492 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken off (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,658 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 77,658 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,094 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 68,094 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing siezed (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,199 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 63,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,677 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 59,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,709 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,051 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs in a rusty condition

Pass 18 May 2010 45,784 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 45,005 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 45,005 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 36,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,284 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 25,284 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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N16 RDF is a 2004 Fiat Hymer Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Hymer Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 48,947 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 N16 RDF, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Hymer Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N16 RDF registered?

N16 RDF is a 2004 Fiat Hymer Motorhome, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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