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P465 FTA

1997 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

218,389 mi
Last recorded218,389 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 FTA
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 218,389 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 218,138 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 218,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 214,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 207,807 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 20 Aug 2021 205,364 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp dip beam low intensity

Nearside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp dip beam low intensity

Offside Rear Fog lamp output slightly low

Fail 12 Aug 2021 205,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cut to cords/tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to OS (temporary mask not effective) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fog lamp output slightly low

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 200,675 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 197,223 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 194,007 miles

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

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 30 May 2017 185,509 miles

one exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 May 2016 176,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 170,567 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perished.

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Fail 21 May 2015 170,496 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and offside rear tyres perished.

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 169,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 169,870 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 169,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Drivers exterior mirror bracket loose

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 167,098 miles

both front brake discs rusty

both rear tyres low on tread pattern

Fail 24 Feb 2011 167,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front brake discs rusty

both rear tyres low on tread pattern

Pass 30 Oct 2009 156,113 miles

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 30 Oct 2009 156,113 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 130,399 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 130,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P465 FTA is a 1997 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 88,614 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 P465 FTA, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P465 FTA registered?

P465 FTA is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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