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R40 RJG

1998 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

46,198 mi
Last recorded46,198 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 RJG
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,198 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension struts and coil springs have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,631 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 OF 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 41,597 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 OF 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 37,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear both number plate lamps dull.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,488 miles

Central exhaust box corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box baffles rattle.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 36,488 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative hazard switch. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust box corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box baffles rattle.

unable to open bonnet.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 35,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

rear lights slightly flicker.

Fail 20 Jul 2021 35,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

rear lights slightly flicker.

Pass 25 Jul 2020 34,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,303 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck pipe rubber part perished

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 34,303 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

fuel filler neck pipe rubber part perished

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,086 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Centre marker light not working

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 33,073 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside centre marker light not working

exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,789 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust box corroded

exhaust mount corroded

offside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,320 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 30,283 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,753 miles

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

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 30 Jun 2014 25,813 miles

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

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 22 Jul 2013 24,887 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,274 miles

nearside rear tyre badly cracked on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre badly cracked on outer sidewall

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,028 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 2,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,804 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 19,909 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 19,909 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,187 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 17,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all wheel bearings slight play

centre stop light discontected

front crossmember slighty rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,154 miles

all wheel bearings slight play

centre stop light discontected

front crossmember slighty rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,693 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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R40 RJG is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R40 RJG, 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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R40 RJG is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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