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R459 LGF

1997 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,951 mi
Last recorded165,951 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Hymer88,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 LGF
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 165,951 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 165,951 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers split or missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 164,043 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 164,043 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 160,233 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 160,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 155,679 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 155,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 150,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to connect to vehicle for emissions test

Pass 23 Nov 2020 147,282 miles

unable to smoke test due to no obd

Pass 11 Nov 2019 143,263 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 137,675 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 137,675 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 137,624 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 136,164 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 136,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 131,549 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 131,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 128,077 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 120,643 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 115,393 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 115,393 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,476 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 110,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 107,376 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 107,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 97,665 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 101,669 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 96,636 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 96,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 92,807 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 92,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 88,957 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 83,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 77,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2006 77,142 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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R459 LGF is a 1997 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R459 LGF, 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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R459 LGF is a 1997 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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