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P798 XHG

1997 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,414 mi
Last recorded81,414 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 XHG
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 81,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,222 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,605 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Offside Upper MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 71,605 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 68,447 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SUGGEST REPAIR

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

Upper RAD MOUNTINGS SPLIT

Fail 4 Jul 2022 68,447 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SUGGEST REPAIR

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Upper RAD MOUNTINGS SPLIT

Pass 24 Jun 2021 65,531 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

NEST UNDER DIESEL FILTER

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SUGGEST REPAIR

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

Upper RAD MOUNTINGS SPLITTING

Fail 24 Jun 2021 65,531 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

NEST UNDER DIESEL FILTER

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SUGGEST REPAIR

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Upper RAD MOUNTINGS SPLITTING

Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,313 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 63,313 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,142 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,024 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,465 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 25 Mar 2011 39,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,518 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,268 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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P798 XHG is a 1997 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 P798 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P798 XHG registered?

P798 XHG is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P798 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P798 XHG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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