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Y398 YJU

2001 Auto-trail Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,776 mi
Last recorded32,776 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome42,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 YJU
MakeAuto-trail
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 32,776 miles

Offside night heater mounts detatched

Pass 12 Jul 2024 32,292 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlight cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2024 32,292 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Engine sump corroded

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlight cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2023 31,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,578 miles

radiator support corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2021 29,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

radiator support corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,790 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 23,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general exhaust corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,352 miles

all six tyres perished in the tread

Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,773 miles

sxlight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visble at test

tyres cracked/perished between tread no cords visible at test

Fail 26 Jul 2011 19,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sxlight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visble at test

tyres cracked/perished between tread no cords visible at test

Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,699 miles

nail embedded in nsf tyre

nsr wheel bearings play/wear

osf steering rack play/wear

osf wheel bearing slight play/wear

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,457 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,203 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,604 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Motorhome?

Based on 4,761 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,713
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
brake binding 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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Y398 YJU is a 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 42,785 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 Auto-trail Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y398 YJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Auto-trail Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y398 YJU registered?

Y398 YJU is a 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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