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R811 EPV

1998 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,807 mi
Last recorded78,807 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 EPV
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 78,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,068 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,369 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 73,339 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 73,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,462 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 69,654 miles

Front Stub axle slightly distorted Both sides (2.5.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,719 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,446 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 60,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 57,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 54,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,706 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 51,687 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front cross member is corroded

Pass 29 May 2007 49,791 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,195 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 46,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,781 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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R811 EPV is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R811 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 R811 EPV registered?

R811 EPV is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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