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R289 VOD

1998 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,876 mi
Last recorded116,876 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 VOD
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 116,876 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

general corrosion to front suspension components

Fail 6 Feb 2026 116,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

general corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 116,402 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 116,150 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2018 115,841 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 115,279 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 107,647 miles

Engine damp with oil

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Centre and front sidemarkers not working

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,416 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside stop lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,787 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,806 miles

exhaust rusted

o/s/f top side ligth not working

Pass 30 Mar 2011 188,678 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 188,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system starting to rust

Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,884 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 84,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,073 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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R289 VOD is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,628 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 R289 VOD, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R289 VOD registered?

R289 VOD is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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