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Y878 DRA

2001 Auto-trail Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

69,246 mi
Last recorded69,246 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome42,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 DRA
MakeAuto-trail
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 69,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 69,246 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 69,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 69,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,257 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 67,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,044 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,642 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 66,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,764 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 6,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Jul 2016 6,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Aug 2015 63,571 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

age cracks in offside rear tyre

nearside front shock absorber dust cover adrift

nearside rear tyre has slight damage/cuts to tread

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,571 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

age cracks in offside rear tyre

nearside front shock absorber dust cover adrift

nearside rear tyre has slight damage/cuts to tread

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 59,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,001 miles

both front and off side rear tyres perrishing borderline

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,666 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,389 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Fail 10 Jun 2009 43,372 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 20 May 2008 39,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,967 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,479 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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Y878 DRA is a 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y878 DRA, 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 Y878 DRA registered?

Y878 DRA is a 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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