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N380 HWC

1996 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,112 mi
Last recorded174,112 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Hymer98,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 HWC
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 174,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 170,308 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 170,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 169,288 miles

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

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 169,288 miles

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

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 164,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2021 164,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 26 May 2020 162,166 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 159,170 miles

sump corroded and wearing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 156,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 152,194 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump slightly corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount broken, system still secure

Fail 29 Sep 2016 152,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump slightly corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount broken, system still secure

Pass 9 Oct 2015 148,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 144,342 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 144,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 136,782 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 136,782 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 133,244 miles

n/s/front head lamp damp inside

Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,331 miles

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2010 124,553 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 119,025 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 119,012 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 110,847 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 110,847 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 108,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 102,281 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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N380 HWC is a 1996 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N380 HWC, 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 N380 HWC registered?

N380 HWC is a 1996 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N380 HWC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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