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R125 GCK

1997 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,396 mi
Last recorded66,396 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 GCK
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 66,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive appears above oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s headlight is a little loose in fixing points. Advise fixing soon?

radiator corroded and damp @ bottom. Will need attention soon also top mounting rubbers starting to split

Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,237 miles

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

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

o/s seat belt slow to retract but ok

Pass 30 Jun 2023 64,463 miles

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

n/s headlight a little loose in fixing

o/s seat belt slow to recoil

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2022 63,631 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Advise both rears (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,769 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 62,754 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements when ignition off (4.2.2 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view quarter light (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,761 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,831 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 53,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 50,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,717 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2009 40,647 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2009 40,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2008 36,618 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,666 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2006 32,691 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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R125 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R125 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 R125 GCK registered?

R125 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R125 GCK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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