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R778 NVO

1998 Ford Motor Home

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,184 mi
Last recorded150,184 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Motor Home65,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 NVO
MakeFord
ModelMotor Home
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 150,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 147,047 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 147,047 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 141,220 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 141,160 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced VALANCE TO BATTERY CARRIER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced VALANCE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 129,130 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 129,129 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 126,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 124,020 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,318 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 119,115 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,735 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,683 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,882 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,101 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 74,099 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 65,788 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,146 miles

both offside rear tyres cracked in base of tread

nearside front tyre cracked in base of tread

offside front tyre worn on insiside edge and cracked in bacse of tread

Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,946 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Home?

Based on 3,801 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,936
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
brake binding 52
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 50
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R778 NVO is a 1998 Ford Motor Home in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Ford Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 65,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Motor Home fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R778 NVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R778 NVO registered?

R778 NVO is a 1998 Ford Motor Home, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R778 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 NVO shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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