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R28 KAB

1998 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

163,515 mi
Last recorded163,515 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 KAB
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 163,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 159,304 miles

both rear shock absorber covers corroded & holed

center of three wiper washer not hitting screen

exhaust silencer skin starting to peel off

underside of vehicle scabby & showing sign of corrosion

various engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Oct 2024 159,218 miles

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

both rear shock absorber covers corroded & holed

center of three wiper washer not hitting screen

exhaust silencer skin starting to peel off

underside of vehicle scabby & showing sign of corrosion

various engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2023 156,307 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 156,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 144,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust mid and back box outer skins corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 144,730 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust mid and back box outer skins corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 140,625 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 140,625 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 138,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 138,366 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 131,659 miles

Offside Front inner sill/step corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front wheel arch corroded but not excessively

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

front wiper blades going hard but still clear screen

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking but not showing cord

Pass 21 Jun 2018 128,090 miles

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2018 128,090 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 124,150 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 124,150 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 120,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 120,960 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks from engine

Fail 18 Jun 2015 119,988 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,964 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 117,964 miles

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

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 117,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 82,527 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 82,527 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2008 74,079 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 65,588 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 60,635 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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R28 KAB is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 R28 KAB, 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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R28 KAB is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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