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P786 XHG

1997 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,128 mi
Last recorded66,128 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 XHG
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,128 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2019 66,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,491 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 57,667 miles

bonnet rams inoperative

brake fluid level almost on minimum level

exhaust leaking

front tyres worn on inner edges

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside rear and nearside rear back plates damp

offside washers poor

oil seepage

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

various corroded brake pipes

various side marker lights damaged or inoperative

windscreen scored

Pass 19 May 2014 55,961 miles

exhaust box mounting poor

off side rear tyre perishing and low on tread

various marker lamps not working

Fail 16 May 2014 5,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust box mounting poor

off side rear tyre perishing and low on tread

various marker lamps not working

Pass 21 May 2013 53,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pad warning wires broke

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,538 miles

nearside and offside middle marker lamps not working

offside front chassis\innerwing rusty

rear exhaust supported by nylon strap

Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside and offside middle marker lamps not working

offside front chassis\innerwing rusty

rear exhaust supported by nylon strap

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,223 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 47,121 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,735 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 45,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 42,882 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 42,875 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

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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P786 XHG is a 1997 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P786 XHG, 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 P786 XHG registered?

P786 XHG is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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