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F298 OJE

1988 Fiat Hymer

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,835 mi
Last recorded150,835 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Fiat Hymer134,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 OJE
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 150,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

head lamp reflectors poor

n/s/r tyre very poor cracking in tread

Fail 25 Mar 2009 150,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

head lamp reflectors poor

n/s/r tyre very poor cracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2008 150,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 149,195 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 149,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 147,229 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 147,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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F298 OJE is a 1988 Fiat Hymer in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F298 OJE, 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 F298 OJE registered?

F298 OJE is a 1988 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F298 OJE safe to buy?

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