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R211 LRS

1997 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

225,560 mi
Last recorded225,560 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 LRS
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 225,560 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 225,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 221,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexis n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 221,034 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexis n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both radiator panel mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 216,926 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 214,109 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 214,103 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 210,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 204,086 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 199,991 miles

under body corrosion to cab not affecting strength or structure

Pass 25 Jun 2018 196,801 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 196,790 miles

Central All outline marker lamps not working o/s marker (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working roof marker (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 193,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted but still sealing

Fail 21 Jun 2017 193,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted but still sealing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 190,058 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area, outter face and lower face (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 188,230 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 184,569 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 173,218 miles

radiator support/front cross member corroded and holed

Fail 17 Feb 2012 156,982 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 156,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 143,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 131,437 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 131,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 119,412 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 119,412 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 105,484 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 105,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 89,493 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 89,493 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 73,991 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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R211 LRS is a 1997 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R211 LRS, 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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R211 LRS is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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