Fiat Hymer Motorhome
From 221 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body and cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. The top issue, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 9 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 6 |
| audible warning inoperative | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| braking effort inadequate at a wheel | 5 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.4% of Hymer Motorhome failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 9.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £60.
Typical mileage
Half of all Hymer Motorhomes tested had between 38,506 and 107,663 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 70,921 median miles, the Hymer Motorhome has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Hymer Motorhome MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Hymer Motorhome has a 84.6% MOT pass rate based on 221 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Hymer Motorhome?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Hymer Motorhome is an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Hymer Motorhome at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Hymer Motorhome is 70,921 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 38,506 and 107,663 miles.
Buying a used Hymer Motorhome?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £60 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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