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W252 VAU

2000 Fiat Hymer Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Hymer Motorhome46,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelHymer Motorhome
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 51,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 49,854 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 49,852 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 47,966 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 47,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 46,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 46,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 44,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 39,478 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 39,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,069 miles

Exhaust ; System deteriorated

Lighting ; Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,729 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance Rear brakes 11 % , Parking brakes 10 %

Brakes ; n/s/f brake hoses slightly damaged due to contact with inner wing

Exhaust ; System deteriorated

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 8 Jun 2017 34,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on inner wing on right lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted 2 (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Imbalance Rear brakes 11 % , Parking brakes 10 %

Brakes ; n/s/f brake hoses slightly damaged due to contact with inner wing

Exhaust ; System deteriorated

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,059 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Gearbox misty with oil

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sump starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jun 2016 33,059 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Gearbox misty with oil

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sump starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,654 miles

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

some front suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 30,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

front antiroll bar bushes perished

oil sump corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,080 miles

exhaust system corroded

front antiroll bar bushes perished

oil sump corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,676 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 27,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,658 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Jun 2011 24,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,078 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,115 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Hymer Motorhome?

Based on 2,538 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
2,378
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 65
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 31
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W252 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Hymer Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Hymer Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 46,632 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W252 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hymer Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Hymer Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W252 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Hymer Motorhome, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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