MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear (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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear (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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Service brake excessively binding Nearside 2nd axle brake excessively binding. (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp illuminates with position lamps, showing white light to rear. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function OSR Shock absorber broken. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside Middle Tyre, outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Body has an unsafe modification Rear carrier, sharp edges. (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring touching exhaust. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring touching NSF tyre. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring touching NSR tyre. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Mountings defective/inadequate repair. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S 2nd tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S 2nd Tyre has split in side wall exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system O/S/F brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S 3rd tyre wall split exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S 2nd tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Fiat Hymer?
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S97 SCJ is a 1998 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 S97 SCJ, 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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S97 SCJ is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 1 October 1998.
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