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G487 PAH

1990 Fiat Hymer Motorhome

Beige Diesel 2482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,261 mi
Last recorded109,261 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Hymer Motorhome104,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 PAH
MakeFiat
ModelHymer Motorhome
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,482cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 109,261 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 106,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 106,880 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamp loose

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 99,520 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 97,033 miles

Advise exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Advise slight exhaust blow from middle box

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 97,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Advise exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Advise slight exhaust blow from middle box

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 93,850 miles

Advise damp around offside inner and outer cv gaiters

Advise exhaust hanging rubbers split but system still supported

Advise front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Advise slight play at both front wheel bearings

Advise slight play/noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2019 87,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 87,836 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 81,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 81,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output mask fitted but image correct. ok at time of test. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp with fluid.

Nearside Rear brake binding. not showing on rbt test but difficult to spin by hand.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output masks fitted image correct at time of test. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake back plate damp with fluid.

Offside Rear brake binding. not showing on rbt test but difficult to spin by hand.

Rear brake load valve boot split.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure small end open to elements and clip not secured (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure small end not secured and open to elements, clip insecure. (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output mask fitted but image correct. ok at time of test. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp with fluid.

Nearside Rear brake binding. not showing on rbt test but difficult to spin by hand.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output masks fitted image correct at time of test. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake back plate damp with fluid.

Offside Rear brake binding. not showing on rbt test but difficult to spin by hand.

Rear brake load valve boot split.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,016 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across the axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 70,335 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,335 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Fail 28 Mar 2014 67,183 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,183 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,146 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,146 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 64,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,658 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,754 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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G487 PAH is a 1990 Fiat Hymer Motorhome in Beige with a 2,482cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Hymer Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 104,206 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 G487 PAH, 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 36 years old, this Fiat Hymer Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G487 PAH is a 1990 Fiat Hymer Motorhome, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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