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L686 TST

1994 Fiat Hymer

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Fiat Hymer127,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 TST
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 94,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,618 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 94,618 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,043 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,210 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,209 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened REAR (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened REAR (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened FRONT (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened FRONT (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,872 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 88,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,444 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 87,623 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 86,794 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 86,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011
Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,833 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

rear diesel tank showing signs of corrosion

signs of damp on front diesel tank at filler pipe area

unable to check nearside front brake pipe[painted and coated]

unable to see most of engine bay area[covers and undershield]

Fail 26 Mar 2010 79,832 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

rear diesel tank showing signs of corrosion

signs of damp on front diesel tank at filler pipe area

unable to check nearside front brake pipe[painted and coated]

unable to see most of engine bay area[covers and undershield]

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

middle and front exhaust pipes showing signs of deterioration

nearside and offside front and rear outriggers excessivly corroded[not structural]

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

signs of damp from diesel tank area

unable to see in engine area from below car[engine undershield]

water tank corroded and damp

Fail 16 Mar 2009 76,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

unable to see in engine area from below car[engine undershield]

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

middle and front exhaust pipes showing signs of deterioration

nearside and offside front and rear outriggers excessivly corroded[not structural]

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

signs of damp from diesel tank area

water tank corroded and damp

Pass 10 Mar 2008 74,148 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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L686 TST is a 1994 Fiat Hymer in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L686 TST, 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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L686 TST is a 1994 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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