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S453 MHN

1998 Iveco-ford Motorhome

Grey Diesel 5861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,482 mi
Last recorded189,482 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Iveco-ford Motorhome166,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 MHN
MakeIveco-ford
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,861cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 189,482 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle spring leaf buffer rubbers loose

Fail 31 Oct 2025 189,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear rear axle spring leaf rubbers loose

Pass 8 Nov 2024 188,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear axle spring leaf rubbers loose

Pass 6 Nov 2023 188,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Advise replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 187,806 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 187,395 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at limit (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 187,278 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator / compressor belt slack

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at limit (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 187,040 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise inspect front brake pads

Pass 29 Apr 2019 186,545 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 186,535 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 186,205 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides / steering system (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wipers splitting on ends

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 185,701 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 185,215 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 185,118 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 May 2015 182,403 miles

o/s rear inner tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2014 177,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 173,092 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 173,018 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 168,557 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 168,557 miles

How Reliable is the Iveco-ford Motorhome?

Based on 1,201 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
1,817
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
brake binding 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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S453 MHN is a 1998 Iveco-ford Motorhome in Grey with a 5,861cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Iveco-ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 166,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Iveco-ford Motorhome fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S453 MHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco-ford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Iveco-ford Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S453 MHN is a 1998 Iveco-ford Motorhome, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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