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R809 EPV

1998 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,233 mi
Last recorded173,233 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 EPV
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 173,233 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 173,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 167,458 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 167,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 161,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 158,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 155,692 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 154,398 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 153,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

central stop lamp not fully lit

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 152,734 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 May 2017 148,276 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounts deteriorating

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 144,433 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 144,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 140,211 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 140,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 13,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 131,748 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 126,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 120,755 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 6 May 2010 112,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 105,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 99,146 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 91,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 91,664 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 81,850 miles

front - rear brake pipe rusty

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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R809 EPV is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R809 EPV, 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 R809 EPV registered?

R809 EPV is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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