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S97 SCJ

1998 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

181,716 mi
Last recorded181,716 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Hymer75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 SCJ
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 181,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 179,845 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 175,630 miles

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))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 175,626 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 175,530 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 172,398 miles

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 172,356 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 170,475 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 170,470 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 167,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 165,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 164,836 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 161,662 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 156,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 147,366 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 138,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 128,952 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 123,233 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 116,018 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 98,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,215 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 80,062 miles

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?

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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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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What year was S97 SCJ registered?

S97 SCJ is a 1998 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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