2016 Hymer B — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 325 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Hymer B, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (85.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 16 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.0% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.4% | 11 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 5 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 2 | Wipers | 8 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 6 |
| 4 | Washers | 5 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 4 |
| 6 | Joints | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 15 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.3% | 14 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 4 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 2 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.6% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 209 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 107 | 14.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65 | 9.2% |
| 2022 | 65 | 6.2% |
| 2023 | 64 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 63 | 9.5% |
| 2025 | 68 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 B
Before buying a 2016 Hymer B, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 4.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (4.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (3.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Hymer Bs pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 325 2016 Hymer B MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Hymer B?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by brakes (4.0%).
Does the 2016 B get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 14.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 325 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.