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Y829 WVL

2001 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,807 mi
Last recorded97,807 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Hymer65,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 WVL
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 97,807 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 93,758 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 93,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 93,155 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 93,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 91,140 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

park brake 16 %

park brake cables corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2022 91,139 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

park brake cables corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,450 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,232 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,168 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 81,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever modified

Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,402 miles

beam benders in place at time of test

moderate corrosion to centre box exhaust

o/s/f outer edge of tyre tread starting to wear low

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 28 Oct 2009 77,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

beam benders in place at time of test

heavy corrosion to centre box exhaust not blowing at time of test

o/s/f outer edge of tyre tread starting to wear low

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 30 May 2008 75,511 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 74,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,851 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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Y829 WVL is a 2001 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 65,575 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 Y829 WVL, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y829 WVL registered?

Y829 WVL is a 2001 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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