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SWM 408T

1979 Ford Motorhome

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

7,644 mi
Last recorded7,644 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Motorhome53,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWM 408T
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,644 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 7,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 38,237 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 38,233 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 341 miles

plated on chassis sections

Fail 17 Sep 2008 327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

plated on chassis sections

Pass 24 Oct 2007 99,017 miles

chassis at front spring hangers been plated

chassis has been plated

fog tell tale inop.

front flex ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2007 98,978 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

chassis has been plated

fog tell tale inop.

front flex ferrules corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2007 98,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

chassis has been plated

front flex hose ferrules corroded

propshaft bolts loose

rear fog lamp tell tale inop

Pass 10 May 2006 96,521 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 96,517 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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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SWM 408T is a 1979 Ford Motorhome in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1979 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 53,248 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 SWM 408T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWM 408T registered?

SWM 408T is a 1979 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is SWM 408T safe to buy?

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