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R174 HGU

1998 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,227 mi
Last recorded57,227 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motorhome62,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 HGU
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 57,227 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 57,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 55,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2024 55,935 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 54,509 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 Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 54,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 54,428 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 53,107 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured by the battery in the engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2021 52,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured by the battery in the engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2020 51,613 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 49,555 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,117 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,380 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 42,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,825 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 37,792 miles

slight damage to off-side headlight lense.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,317 miles

front brakes just in balance

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to o/s headlamp

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Nov 2012 35,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes just in balance

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to o/s headlamp

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,299 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 33,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,782 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 32,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,536 miles

Water supply to washers very weak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,790 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 19,805 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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R174 HGU is a 1998 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 62,168 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R174 HGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R174 HGU registered?

R174 HGU is a 1998 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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