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JDW 771W

1981 Ford Motorhome

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,841 mi
Last recorded87,841 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Motorhome82,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDW 771W
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,841 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel hose corroded inlet (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,741 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front play in king pin

Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,897 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,144 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,811 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,188 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly n/s & o/s rear (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,188 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly n/s & o/s rear (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,368 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both front side mirrors slightly inecure

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

near side front outer & inner sill corroded but not with in 30 cm of a mounting point

off side front steering box has slight lift

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,491 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side front steering box has slight lift

off side rear tyre slightly perished

slight play both sides front suspension king pins

Fail 13 Mar 2013 81,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

off side rear tyre slitly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,542 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 80,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,112 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,844 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,367 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motorhome?

Based on 8,892 MOT tests across 588 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,769
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
brake binding 103
fog lamp not working 100
position lamp(s) not working 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
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JDW 771W is a 1981 Ford Motorhome in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 82,135 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDW 771W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDW 771W registered?

JDW 771W is a 1981 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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