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DIG 3820

1989 Ford Motorhome

Cream Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

60,963 mi
Last recorded60,963 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Motorhome63,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 3820
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 60,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,181 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 60,170 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 60,155 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,651 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to the o/s/r

Fail 22 Oct 2013 59,089 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 5,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front caliper sliders poor replace soon

Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,041 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,787 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 57,484 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,405 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,242 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 55,237 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,765 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 54,765 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,361 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 54,265 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,238 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 53,223 miles

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 51,729 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 51,729 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise front flexy brake pipes,metal part corroded.

advise oil leak on engine.

How Reliable is the Ford Motorhome?

Based on 8,892 MOT tests across 588 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,769
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
brake binding 103
fog lamp not working 100
position lamp(s) not working 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
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DIG 3820 is a 1989 Ford Motorhome in Cream with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

Across all 1989 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 63,091 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DIG 3820, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DIG 3820 registered?

DIG 3820 is a 1989 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 5 July 1989.

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