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R446 NCK

1998 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,741 mi
Last recorded57,741 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 NCK
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,741 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 57,401 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 57,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 57,024 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front radiator support cross member badly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,602 miles

exhaust system rusty

front wheel bearing carriers rusty

gas tank rusty

handbrake cables rusty

tow hitch rusty

unable to check front brake pipes due to grease

Fail 26 Aug 2016 56,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded out of brake master cylinder badly corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of brake load valve (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

exhaust system rusty

front wheel bearing carriers rusty

gas tank rusty

handbrake cables rusty

tow hitch rusty

unable to check front brake pipes due to grease

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,537 miles

heavy flakey rust on rear tow bar

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

surface corrosion on brake pipe across back axle

surface corrosion on n/s/f to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,834 miles

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

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

unable to check metal ends on n/s o/s front brake hoses due to protective sleeves

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,800 miles

front brake discs rusty

slight play in n/s and o/s/r wheel bearings

surface rust on all metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,715 miles

same advisorys as test no: 394049179495

Fail 6 Oct 2009 45,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to paint and grease covering

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,045 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,406 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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R446 NCK is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R446 NCK, 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 R446 NCK registered?

R446 NCK is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R446 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 NCK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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