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R374 YJU

1997 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 YJU
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 135,007 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,878 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 126,967 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 126,959 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s rear axle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 118,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 110,230 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,345 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,544 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,719 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 99,719 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 95,393 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 95,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,041 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 89,764 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,117 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 85,043 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,042 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,380 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 79,376 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R374 YJU is a 1997 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R374 YJU, 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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What year was R374 YJU registered?

R374 YJU is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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