Hymer B
From 742 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 26 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 26 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18.8% of B failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £47.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 86.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2017 | 83.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
| 2016 | 90.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, restriction in free movement of the braking system |
Typical mileage
Half of all Bs tested had between 11,371 and 37,407 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,352 median miles, the B has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Hymer B MOT pass rate?
The Hymer B has a 88.4% MOT pass rate based on 742 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hymer B?
The most common MOT failure on the Hymer B is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Hymer B at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hymer B is 25,352 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,371 and 37,407 miles.
Buying a used B?
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.
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