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J863 OPV

1991 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Motor Home96,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ863 OPV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,526 miles

Nearside Rear backing plate damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 78,848 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 74,017 miles

o/s rear service & hand brake effort slightly low

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,402 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,344 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 72,320 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,151 miles

corrosion at the bulkhead, not thought to be structural.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,091 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead around brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,739 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 64,423 miles

Centre Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s of bulk head

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,390 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link boot split and has excessive movement (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s of bulk head

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,086 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,521 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,787 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

minor weep from steering box

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,352 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,431 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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J863 OPV is a 1991 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 96,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J863 OPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J863 OPV registered?

J863 OPV is a 1991 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J863 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J863 OPV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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