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R393 PEL

1997 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,934 mi
Last recorded144,934 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 PEL
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 144,934 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 144,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,278 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber missing and hanger on front exhaust missing

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Left hand drive headlamps fitted with right hand drive converters fitted therefore converters are fitted upside down but do work to create a flat beam image

Nearside Front Outer blanking headlamp missing

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake wear wire broken

Nearside Front chassis rail very corroded

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

Nearside parking brake cable corroding

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake wear wire broken

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

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

engine oil leak / sump corroded

tyres appear underinflated

vehicle weight limit 2800kg and presented overweight @3140kg

Pass 6 Sep 2023 128,588 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber missing and hanger on exhaust missing

Nearside Front Outer blanking headlamp missing

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper marker position lamp not working

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

Nearside Front chassis rail very corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and has deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both headlamps' beam image altered with masking tape

engine oil leak / sump corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 128,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached fouling drive-shaft (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1x rear exhaust rubber missing and hanger on exhaust missing

Hazard warning switch insecure and incomplete (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer blanking headlamp missing

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper marker position lamp not working

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

Nearside Front chassis rail very corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.63mm and has deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

engine oil leak / sump corroded

recommend tyre pressures checked

Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 122,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 116,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator wiring cut

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,772 miles

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

headlight masks converters fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,441 miles

front brake pad wear indicator wires severed

hazard light switch operation poor

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing poor

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

reverse lights inoperative

sump pan corroded and damp

various body/bumper damage

Fail 7 Nov 2019 102,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake pad wear indicator wires severed

hazard light switch operation poor

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing poor

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

reverse lights inoperative

sump pan corroded and damp

various body/bumper damage

Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,705 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 98,705 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,041 miles

Headlamp masks fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,486 miles

brake load valve poor operation

chip top of windscreen

front brakes corroding

headlamp converters fitted

horn poor

play in all wheel bearings

rear of rear exhaust mount and rubber missing

wipers do not park

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,663 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,476 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 181,469 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear lamp cluster slightly damaged

Fail 28 May 2013 81,052 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 81,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,199 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside headlamp aim no kick up due to sticker

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside headlamp aim no kick up due to sticker

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,284 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,680 miles

drivers outer door handle damaged but still operational

Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,144 miles

play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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R393 PEL 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 67.9%.

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 R393 PEL, 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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R393 PEL is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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