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N229 DVV

1996 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,918 mi
Last recorded99,918 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Hymer98,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 DVV
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,918 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 99,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wing to front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 99,486 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 98,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 97,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 95,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 92,319 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 90,110 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathing

Offside Front tyre feathing

Pass 13 May 2015 87,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 87,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

1 exhaust rubber inscure

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 8 May 2014 85,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 81,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r bumpstop spliting

Pass 9 May 2012 77,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 73,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 69,369 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 May 2009 65,541 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 May 2009 65,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 May 2008 59,689 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 50,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,732 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 40,732 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N229 DVV is a 1996 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 98,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N229 DVV, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N229 DVV registered?

N229 DVV is a 1996 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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