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ALX 386S

1978 Ford Motor Home

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1978 Ford Motor Home72,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALX 386S
MakeFord
ModelMotor Home
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,416 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

floor & chassis has had considerable patch welding in vital arears

vehicle showing corroision alround & patched with body filler

Pass 14 Nov 2006 73,500 miles

offside front wheel arch rusty condition

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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ALX 386S is a 1978 Ford Motor Home in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALX 386S, 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 ALX 386S registered?

ALX 386S is a 1978 Ford Motor Home, first registered on 5 July 1978.

Is ALX 386S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALX 386S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALX 386S have outstanding finance?

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