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R420 TJR

1998 Fiat Hymer

Cream Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,270 mi
Last recorded159,270 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 TJR
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 159,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

drivers seat worn slight movement

Fail 6 Aug 2019 159,270 miles

drivers seat worn slight movement

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 151,642 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 146,059 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 146,059 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 131,187 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 130,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 123,414 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 123,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 114,516 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 114,516 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,499 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 108,933 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,688 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 100,682 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Main beam tell tale light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,151 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 97,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 97,599 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 95,908 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 95,276 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 82,369 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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R420 TJR is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in Cream with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R420 TJR, 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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What year was R420 TJR registered?

R420 TJR is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R420 TJR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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