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P471 SBV

1996 Fiat Hymer

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,694 mi
Last recorded108,694 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Hymer98,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 SBV
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 108,694 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 106,200 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 102,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 99,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,225 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 92,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 87,444 miles

Front exhaust box small crack in and around output pipe

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2018 83,515 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides ()

Pass 8 May 2017 78,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,724 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 74,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,781 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,235 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,176 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,669 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,192 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 52,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,087 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,075 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,545 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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P471 SBV is a 1996 Fiat Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 98,877 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 P471 SBV, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P471 SBV registered?

P471 SBV is a 1996 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P471 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P471 SBV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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