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L285 GFJ

1994 Fiat Hymer

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,366 mi
Last recorded218,366 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Hymer127,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 GFJ
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1994
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 218,366 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 212,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 202,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 197,160 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 197,160 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 192,811 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 192,322 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 183,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 178,018 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 178,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 169,398 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 165,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 165,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 156,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 146,109 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 137,555 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 129,558 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,532 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 119,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 112,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 112,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,173 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 93,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 86,776 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 86,776 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 78,700 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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L285 GFJ is a 1994 Fiat Hymer in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 127,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L285 GFJ, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L285 GFJ registered?

L285 GFJ is a 1994 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L285 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L285 GFJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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