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R356 PEO

1997 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,793 mi
Last recorded117,793 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 PEO
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 117,793 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Rear bump stops missing

nearside and offside front chassis weakend by corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2025 117,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Rear bump stops missing

nearside and offside front chassis weakend by corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,700 miles

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Rear bumpstops missing

nearside and offside front chassis weekend by corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2024 116,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Rear bumpstops missing

nearside & offside front chassis weakend by corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,612 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front chassis weakend by corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2023 115,611 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mounts x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front chassis weakend by corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2022 114,241 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Front chassis weakend by corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,153 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis weakend by corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,390 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,285 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,263 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 108,258 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at front jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2018 107,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails at crossmember both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 106,285 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear spring mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion body has been previously plated (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 106,280 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion Rear spring mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion body has been previously plated (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,464 miles

Oil leak

Rear spring mountings corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 104,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery terminal loose

Oil leak

Rear spring mountings corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,469 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,559 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 98,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,801 miles

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,658 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers and passenger seats slightly insecure (swivel bases worn)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,174 miles

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

handbrake travel exsessive

sump corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2007 63,511 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 16 Feb 2006 55,812 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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R356 PEO is a 1997 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R356 PEO, 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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R356 PEO is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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