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P688 CFH

1996 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,545 mi
Last recorded174,545 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Hymer98,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 CFH
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 174,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also slightly noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 174,545 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right NS&OS (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also slightly noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 168,469 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 68,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 161,978 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoking (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front crossmember/radiator support corroded

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both front mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air fresheners obstructing view through swept area

Fail 20 Jul 2023 161,978 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoking (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front crossmember/radiator support corroded

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both front mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air fresheners obstructing view through swept area

Pass 20 Jul 2022 157,932 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both front mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 157,932 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged has a cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both front mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 150,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,920 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 140,774 miles

radiator cross member rusty and holed

Fail 12 Apr 2019 140,774 miles

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

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

radiator cross member rusty and holed

Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,964 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,068 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,938 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 114,938 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)

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 106,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,406 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)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 98,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 89,603 miles

rear axle bumpstops in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 83,961 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 76,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 71,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,639 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 62,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,640 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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P688 CFH is a 1996 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P688 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 P688 CFH registered?

P688 CFH is a 1996 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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