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S904 NBV

1998 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,484 mi
Last recorded101,484 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 NBV
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,484 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

brake pipe to n/s/f slightly corroded

brake pipes front to rear slightly swollen / corroded but covered in under seal

front tyres worn very close to wear bars

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

slight interference on rear lights

Fail 30 Sep 2025 101,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

brake pipe to n/s/f slightly corroded

brake pipes front to rear slightly swollen / corroded but covered in under seal

front tyres worn very close to wear bars

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

slight interference on rear lights

Pass 20 Sep 2024 96,060 miles

alternator pivot bolt missing

exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

front lower crossmember /radiator support in poor condition corroded

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

rear wheel bearings have slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,751 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,817 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 82,817 miles

Brake performance not tested Front flexi leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 82,758 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (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))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 20 Sep 2022 82,756 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (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))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,313 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear leaf spring has been wrapped in tape, preventing full inspection of the spring

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear leaf spring has been wrapped in tape, preventing full inspection of the spring

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2021 75,313 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear leaf spring has been wrapped in tape, preventing full inspection of the spring

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear leaf spring has been wrapped in tape, preventing full inspection of the spring

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,058 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front inner sill/step lightly corroded.

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))

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 24 May 2019 63,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front inner sill/step lightly corroded.

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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,144 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 56,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 70 15c 109/107q (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned removed cover (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,883 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 47,818 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 45,903 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 44,101 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 44,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 38,897 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 38,440 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,371 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 38,369 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,391 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,666 miles

nearside lower additional stoplight not working

Pass 27 Aug 2005 27,204 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

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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S904 NBV is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S904 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 S904 NBV registered?

S904 NBV is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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