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N194 MPV

1996 Fiat Hymer Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

315,381 mi
Last recorded315,381 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Hymer Motorhome136,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 MPV
MakeFiat
ModelHymer Motorhome
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 315,381 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 315,335 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 307,564 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 307,564 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 301,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 296,949 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

beam converters fitted to both headlamps

Pass 15 Dec 2021 294,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front headlamps have deflectors fitted

brake compensator valve stiff

has at least 3 body mountings have not been attached

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 294,049 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to a major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front headlamps have deflectors fitted

brake compensator valve stiff

has at least 3 body mountings have not been attached

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 290,696 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 290,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 282,928 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 282,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 274,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulder

exhaust rubber split

Fail 22 Nov 2017 274,455 miles

Fuel system component leaking suspect pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70R15C (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulder

exhaust rubber split

Pass 18 Nov 2016 236,589 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sump corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 219,226 miles

offside gearbox/driveshaft seal leaking

sump corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 219,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sump corroded

offside gearbox/driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2014 210,611 miles

bonnet loose

both headlight kick ups tapped out

brake pipe across axle corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 210,610 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipe across axle corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 180,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 179,340 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011
Fail 9 Jun 2011

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 168,613 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 168,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 161,531 miles

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

drivers seat squab loose

edge of o/s wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2007 153,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 141,155 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 141,155 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

CENTRE EXHAUST CRACKED

FRONT BRAKE WARNING WIRE BROKEN.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 133,774 miles

small crack & slight corrosion on exhaust

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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N194 MPV is a 1996 Fiat Hymer Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Hymer Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 136,043 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 N194 MPV, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Hymer Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N194 MPV is a 1996 Fiat Hymer Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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