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R311 JHW

1997 Ford Motorhome

Blue Lpg 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

73,061 mi
Last recorded73,061 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Motorhome60,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 JHW
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,300cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,012 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 69,012 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,362 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,649 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 65,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 65,617 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on dash (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust bracket broken

gas tank strap coroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 63,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust bracket broken

gas tank strap coroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,771 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,694 miles

centre brake pipe rusty. centre exhaust mounts broken. gas tank strap broken.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,849 miles

centre brake pipe rusty.

centre exhaust mounts broken.

gas tank strap broken.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 60,847 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake pipe rusty.

centre exhaust mounts broken.

gas tank strap broken.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,216 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,341 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,046 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 57,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear marker lights not working

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front to back brake pipe corroded

l.p.g tank heavily corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside l.p.g tank strap corroded and snapped

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,118 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,198 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 55,179 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,417 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,108 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,089 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,932 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 48,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,953 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2007 46,937 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,401 miles

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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R311 JHW is a 1997 Ford Motorhome in Blue with a 5,300cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 60,876 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 R311 JHW, 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 29 years old, this Ford Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R311 JHW registered?

R311 JHW is a 1997 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R311 JHW safe to buy?

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