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R63 GDX

1998 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,406 mi
Last recorded167,406 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 GDX
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 167,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 153,368 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 153,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 152,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 149,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2019 149,323 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2018 145,302 miles

offside rear handbrake slightly slow to release

slight front wheel bearing play

Pass 11 Apr 2017 144,230 miles

exhaust system in very poor condition

slight front wheel bearing play

Pass 4 Apr 2016 141,798 miles

exhaust system in very poor condition

slight front wheel bearing play

Pass 9 Apr 2015 137,686 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system is in poor condition

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 134,762 miles

all wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 132,271 miles

all tyres have cracking to sidewalls

both front wheels and o/s rear wheel have slight play in wheel bearings

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Apr 2013 32,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

all tyres have cracking to sidewalls

both front wheels and o/s rear wheel have slight play in wheel bearings

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2012 130,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

The D.G.W as found on secondary weight plate is 3850 kg the presented weight at time of test is 3972.5 kg

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 8 Apr 2011 126,562 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 119,187 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 115,968 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 109,141 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 109,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 99,378 miles

clean washer bottle out

Fail 2 Apr 2007 99,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,174 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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R63 GDX is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R63 GDX, 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 R63 GDX registered?

R63 GDX is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R63 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 GDX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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