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P456 CFH

1996 Fiat Hymer

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,283 mi
Last recorded153,283 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Hymer98,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 CFH
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 153,283 miles

corrosion on chassis rear (next to rear body mounts)

off side mirror insecure(slightly)

Fail 12 Jan 2019 153,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

corrosion on chassis rear (next to rear body mounts)

off side mirror insecure(slightly)

Pass 18 Jan 2018 148,831 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 148,831 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket corroded

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 139,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 137,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 137,104 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 136,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 133,459 miles

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

O/S headlamp slightly misted

Rear hangar corroded away on rear section

Pass 8 May 2013 129,129 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 8 May 2013 129,129 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 125,811 miles

1st exhust box slightly corroded on outer shell

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

Tailpipe requires 2nd support.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 125,811 miles

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

1st exhust box slightly corroded on outer shell

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

Tailpipe requires 2nd support.

Pass 18 May 2011 120,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 117,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,898 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 112,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 109,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 104,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 97,601 miles

emissions close to limit

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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P456 CFH is a 1996 Fiat Hymer in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P456 CFH, 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 P456 CFH registered?

P456 CFH is a 1996 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P456 CFH safe to buy?

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