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P268 TBV

1996 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Hymer98,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 TBV
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 84,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 83,160 miles

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

Front Lower radiator cradle corroded

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight misted

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

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

Fail 23 May 2024 83,160 miles

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

Front Lower radiator cradle corroded

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight misted

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

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

Pass 4 May 2023 82,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper corner damaged

Rear body mountings corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 82,285 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper corner damaged

Rear body mountings corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 82,257 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions not tested due to high smoke levels (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Middle to rear body mountings slightly corroded, not considered excessive

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 81,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper door mirror glass cracked

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

exhaust - minor corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 77,356 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 77,356 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,875 miles

center muffler mount missing

Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

center muffler mount missing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,884 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,645 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,466 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion forming on suspension mounting points

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,276 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,211 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight/minor play in wheel bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,751 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,451 miles

(near side rear seat facing rear)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 51,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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P268 TBV is a 1996 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P268 TBV, 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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P268 TBV is a 1996 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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