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R124 GCK

1997 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,423 mi
Last recorded94,423 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 GCK
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 94,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front subframe and suspension arms are slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 94,423 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front subframe and suspension arms are slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 93,020 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 93,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS DETERIORATED.

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,572 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point and lower door step has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2019 88,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front jacking point and lower door step has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,379 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,320 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,103 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,233 miles

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)

exhust rubbers staring to split

under body covered in sealer and copper grease

Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,629 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,956 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 80,950 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,642 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,922 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 63,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 58,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 52,190 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 52,190 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 44,184 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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R124 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R124 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 R124 GCK registered?

R124 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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