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XRV 328V

1979 Ford Motorhome

Cream Diesel 3540cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,482 mi
Last recorded78,482 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Motorhome53,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRV 328V
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,540cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 78,482 miles

Nearside Front body holed although not a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Inner tyre starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,274 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracked and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,274 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,490 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 78,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2009

nearside and offside door steps corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2008 78,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Right hand rear tyre cracking on side wall but cords not exposed

Right hand stop light lens damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,274 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Fog light inoperative but not required as prior to 1980

Fail 27 Jul 2006 78,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2005 78,482 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 78,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XRV 328V is a 1979 Ford Motorhome in Cream with a 3,540cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XRV 328V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XRV 328V registered?

XRV 328V is a 1979 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 13 December 1979.

Is XRV 328V safe to buy?

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