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R490 AKR

1998 Ford Motor Home

Multi-colour Petrol 7400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,289 mi
Last recorded33,289 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Motor Home65,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 AKR
MakeFord
ModelMotor Home
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,400cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,289 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 33,282 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 332,533 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,591 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,308 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,866 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 30,823 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)

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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R490 AKR is a 1998 Ford Motor Home in Multi-colour with a 7,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ford Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 65,675 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R490 AKR, 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 28 years old, this Ford Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R490 AKR registered?

R490 AKR is a 1998 Ford Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R490 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 AKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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