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R3 OTT

2001 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,254 mi
Last recorded133,254 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Hymer65,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 OTT
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 133,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Cab steps insecure Slightly corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 133,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation On release (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation On foremost and rearmost (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 79% foremost (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% rearmost (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside and Offside, rearmost (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Foremost (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,316 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers perished and broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear non obligatory side marker not working

Fail 6 Jan 2025 131,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on rack end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low doesn't adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3rd axle, cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers perished and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear non obligatory side marker not working

Offside Rear position lamp bright

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced possibly bulb in wrong way round (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,766 miles

nsf inner sill badly rusted

Fail 8 Jan 2024 128,751 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf inner sill badly rusted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 124,983 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,534 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 121,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,070 miles

Offside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and nearside rear / corroded / (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play / nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

some corrosion to under body / front out riggers / inner arches

Fail 9 Oct 2020 119,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside front around jacking ponts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and nearside rear / corroded / (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play / nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

some corrosion to under body / front out riggers / inner arches

Pass 8 Apr 2019 112,491 miles

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

Offside Front Slight corrosion near jacking point

Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,131 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step area/ chassis section (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 102,008 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 102,008 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 96,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 90,454 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 86,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air conditioning condenser heavily corroded

both headlamps cracked

drivers seat has movement but is secure

exhaust rubber mounts worn

middle wiper blade split

radiator heavily corroded

radiator support panel heavily corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2014 86,294 miles

air conditioning condenser heavily corroded

both headlamps cracked

drivers seat has movement but is secure

exhaust rubber mounts worn

middle wiper blade split

radiator heavily corroded

radiator support panel heavily corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 80,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,019 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 68,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,746 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,375 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,171 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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R3 OTT is a 2001 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 65,575 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 R3 OTT, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R3 OTT is a 2001 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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