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ALT 415S

1978 Ford Motor Home

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,100 mi
Last recorded91,100 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1978 Ford Motor Home72,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALT 415S
MakeFord
ModelMotor Home
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,100 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 91,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body mounts corroding

n/side front tyre wall damaged

o/side rear tyre wall perishing

oil stains on rear back plates and fronts deteriorating

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Home?

Based on 3,801 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,936
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
brake binding 52
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 50
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ALT 415S is a 1978 Ford Motor Home in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Ford Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 72,539 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Motor Home fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALT 415S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALT 415S registered?

ALT 415S is a 1978 Ford Motor Home, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is ALT 415S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALT 415S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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