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R120 GCK

1997 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,148 mi
Last recorded89,148 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 GCK
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 89,148 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Fail 8 Apr 2026 89,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2025 88,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 88,571 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 87,840 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 87,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front head lamp aim set on upper level

Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,582 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides main chassis at jacking point areas - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 83,951 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 81,456 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,644 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 79,639 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working rear fog light[s] inop switch in cab lit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,307 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion advise front crossmember holding radiator and intercooler corrode but not structual item (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 71,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,084 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,485 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 44,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,959 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,579 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,533 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 39,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 37,777 miles

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

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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R120 GCK 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 76.9%.

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 R120 GCK, 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 R120 GCK registered?

R120 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R120 GCK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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