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S898 NBV

1998 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,512 mi
Last recorded51,512 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 NBV
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 51,512 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x mount missing - exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 3xrubbers defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both sun visors not secure when lowered

Nearside Front inner step well corroded/holed

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sense valve to axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both bump stops perished

both exhaust silencers de-laminated

Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,960 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhust mounting rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S Inner sill/step area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 50,364 miles

Rear bump stops perished

Fail 30 Jan 2024 50,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 10 Feb 2023 49,263 miles

Exhaust Silencers Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 49,259 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust Silencers Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 47,653 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,783 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,758 miles

Offside Front chassis leg corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front offside front sill corroded

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s step (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers delaminating (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,709 miles

exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper top marker

Fail 19 Feb 2016 41,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper top marker

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,483 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,837 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 36,837 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,597 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 35,597 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,837 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,168 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,426 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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S898 NBV is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S898 NBV, 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 S898 NBV registered?

S898 NBV is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S898 NBV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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