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S162 LFV

1998 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,410 mi
Last recorded76,410 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 LFV
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 76,410 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,844 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 73,807 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 72,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underside coated in underseal

Fail 24 Jan 2024 72,901 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underside coated in underseal

Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,369 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,406 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,688 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,295 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,402 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,450 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 48,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3 blades torn (8.2.2)

Nearside All position lamps not working middle marker light in-op (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working middle marker light in-op (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 4,075 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 37,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 35,075 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 32,577 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2012 32,575 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 30,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,231 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 26,452 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking slightly. but not through to cords.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,390 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,802 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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S162 LFV is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S162 LFV, 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 S162 LFV registered?

S162 LFV is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S162 LFV shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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