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R434 URH

1997 Ford Motor Home

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

140,944 mi
Last recorded140,944 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Motor Home112,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 URH
MakeFord
ModelMotor Home
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 140,944 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 138,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,338 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,624 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 127,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 125,242 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 122,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 119,134 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 119,134 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,689 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 110,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 108,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,845 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 82,275 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2006 75,515 miles

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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R434 URH is a 1997 Ford Motor Home in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Ford Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 112,314 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 R434 URH, 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 29 years old, this Ford Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R434 URH registered?

R434 URH is a 1997 Ford Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R434 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 URH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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