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N274 BRR

1996 Ford Motorhome

Cream Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests23 (10 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate43.5%

Mileage

96,453 mi
Last recorded96,453 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Motorhome116,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 BRR
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,453 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess O/S and N/S (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipes damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 96,453 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess O/S and N/S (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipes damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 96,417 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram leaking Steering ram excessively worn and leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Centre bushing perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system minor leak. Damage to tail pipes

Front number plate cracked

Front roll bar D bushes worn

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear roll bar D bushes worn

Reversing lamp inop

Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section minor leak (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2017 95,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Central Rear Fuel tank insecure lpg tank (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded at ABS valve

Exhaust tail pipes damaged/bent

Front wipers torn

Minor oil leak around steering box area

Oil leak

Play in O/S/R anti roll bar link

Slight play in front steering control damper

Fail 23 Mar 2016 94,554 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter not secure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust system corroded

Engine mounting rubber bushes deteriorated

Oil leak

Steering control damper slight play

Nail in O/S/R inner tire

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,049 miles

Drivers step loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small split O/S wiperblade

Fail 4 Mar 2015 93,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's step panel bracket insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,633 miles

b/s/f anti roll bar worn

driver;s step bracket loose

front pads low

n/s/r load compartment has a hole

Fail 14 Aug 2013

Outer Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

b/s/f anti roll bar worn

driver;s step bracket loose

front pads low

n/s/r load compartment has a hole

Fail 10 Jul 2013 90,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 88,149 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 88,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 May 2012 88,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust clamp broken system secure and no leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2011 84,956 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 84,945 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front indicator lamp has water ingress

Pass 10 Sep 2009 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

damage to offside rear of vehicle

rear non obligatory top marker light inoperative

Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,205 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted in OS seat unable to check seatbelt

Fuel pipes and wiring insecure n/s chassis

Fail 2 Sep 2009 82,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted in OS seat unable to check seatbelt

Fuel pipes and wiring insecure n/s chassis

Pass 9 May 2008 78,545 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 78,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside inner tyre flat

Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,493 miles

BOTH WIPERS BLADES SPLITTING †N/S/R INNER TYRE UNDER INFLATED †EXHAUST NOISE (BLOW ) DETECTED BUT NO VISUAL LEAK FOUND

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

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

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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N274 BRR is a 1996 Ford Motorhome in Cream with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 116,516 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 N274 BRR, 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 30 years old, this Ford Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N274 BRR is a 1996 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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