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E53 LHG

1988 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,623 mi
Last recorded115,623 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat Hymer134,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 LHG
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 115,623 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,720 miles

Nearside Front Indicator has a crack, no white light showing

Oil leak, but not excessive Small gearbox - not dripping - just wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,117 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lamp cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Small gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 112,997 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Small gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 112,997 miles

Surface corrosion underneath

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 112,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 112,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 112,363 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 112,363 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,360 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 112,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 112,357 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 112,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 112,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 107,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2012 107,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 107,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 105,263 miles

Headlamp masks fitted at time of test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2010 105,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 103,909 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 May 2009 103,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2009 103,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Air suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 100,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,499 miles

as test 590527307134

Fail 17 Apr 2007 98,499 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 91,694 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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E53 LHG is a 1988 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 134,615 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 E53 LHG, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E53 LHG registered?

E53 LHG is a 1988 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E53 LHG safe to buy?

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