1995 FIAT HYMER CAMPER2.5L DIESEL

The vehicle is in an unroadworthy state with a rapidly worsening trend in structural and mechanical integrity. The most recent test in October 2024 at 155,082 miles resulted in a comprehensive failure involving seventeen separate defects, including critical structural failures. While the vehicle passed in 2019 and 2020, the subsequent back-to-back dejectures indicate a total breakdown in preventative maintenance and an accelerating degradation of age-related components. The mileage profile is notably low for a 31-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant stagnation in use between June 2023 and October 2024, where the vehicle covered only 15 miles over 16 months. This prolonged period of standing likely explains the advanced perishing of rubber components, such as the cracked nearside front tyre and the deteriorated CV boots, as well as the failure of the braking system and the power steering pump noted in the 2024 test. A buyer must prioritise a rigorous structural inspection of the chassis and sills, as the 2024 record flagged significant corrosion that has reduced the rigidity of the cross members and inner sills. The recurring failure of the chassis leg to the front cross member since 2023 suggests deep-seated rust that may extend beyond visible areas. Furthermore, the suspension system requires immediate attention due to noted play in wheel bearings, track rod ends, and worn bushes, which have appeared consistently across multiple testing years. The braking system is currently below legal requirements for both service and parking brakes, necessitating a full strip-down of the drums and hydraulic lines. Given the leaking power steering component and the split drive shaft boot, the vehicle requires substantial mechanical investment to achieve basic roadworthiness. The history of minor lighting faults and insecure components further suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance that only addresses issues when forced by a test failure.