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P303 RBA

1996 Fiat Hymer

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,584 mi
Last recorded99,584 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Hymer98,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 RBA
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 99,584 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 99,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 95,135 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 95,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wrong ball joint fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all three (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,381 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 94,379 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16cp (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 92,954 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16cp (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,589 miles

Emissions to low to read

Pass 15 Feb 2020 87,805 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,603 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 85,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 83,435 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,089 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,886 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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P303 RBA is a 1996 Fiat Hymer in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P303 RBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P303 RBA registered?

P303 RBA is a 1996 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P303 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 RBA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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