Auto-Trail Motorhome

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,800 cc

Y878 DRAMOT history

Y878 DRA is a white diesel Auto-Trail Motorhome first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,246 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 DRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Auto-Trail
Model
Motorhome
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 DRA was last recorded at 69,246 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2016: 6,424 miles, lower than 63,571 miles on 3 Aug 2015.
  • 20 Sept 2019: 66,562 miles, lower than 66,764 miles on 3 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,216 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
2,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,246 miles
  • 2024 – 67,257 miles
  • 2023 – 67,044 miles
  • 2022 – 66,836 miles
  • 2021 – 66,642 miles
  • 2019 – 66,562 miles
  • 2018 – 66,764 miles
  • 2017 – 65,516 miles
  • 2016 – 6,424 miles
  • 2015 – 63,571 miles
  • 2014 – 59,879 miles
  • 2013 – 56,001 miles
  • 2012 – 52,666 miles
  • 2011 – 49,949 miles
  • 2010 – 45,639 miles
  • 2009 – 43,389 miles
  • 2008 – 39,310 miles
  • 2007 – 35,967 miles
  • 2006 – 29,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,246 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,246 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    870310745878
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail69,246 miles (+30)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    729977434673
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail69,216 miles (+10)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    280321533201
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,206 miles (+1,949)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,206 miles
    Test number
    192279103693
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,257 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    259040936578
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail67,257 miles (+213)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    715930569089
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass67,044 miles (+208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    893639833817
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded

  8. Pass66,836 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,836 miles
    Test number
    596086898634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,642 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,642 miles
    Test number
    551836859226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,634 miles (+72)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,634 miles
    Test number
    610369921382
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,562 miles (-202)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    307068807849
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,764 miles (+1,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,764 miles
    Test number
    715396539752
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  13. Pass65,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,516 miles
    Test number
    438561578285
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail65,516 miles (+59,092)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,516 miles
    Test number
    401555610647
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass6,424 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    6,424 miles
    Test number
    275050200508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  16. Fail6,424 miles (-57,147)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,424 miles
    Test number
    274754811894
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  17. Fail63,571 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,571 miles
    Test number
    389695415266
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAge cracks in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage/cuts to tread
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  18. Pass63,571 miles (+3,692)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,571 miles
    Test number
    416305615249
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAge cracks in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage/cuts to tread
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  19. Pass59,879 miles (+3,878)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,879 miles
    Test number
    965993294143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area.

  20. Pass56,001 miles (+3,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,001 miles
    Test number
    265855183434
    • NoteBoth front and off side rear tyres perrishing borderline

  21. Pass52,666 miles (+2,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,666 miles
    Test number
    216958892415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass49,949 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,949 miles
    Test number
    986841661100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,639 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,639 miles
    Test number
    911644450163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,389 miles (+17)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    342602969119
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system corroded
    • NoteAdvise movement in nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion started in places

  25. Fail43,372 miles (+4,062)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    374611469175
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system corroded
    • NoteAdvise movement in nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion started in places

  26. Pass39,310 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,310 miles
    Test number
    570921048116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,967 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,967 miles
    Test number
    603784767129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,479 miles
    Test number
    323829056112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 DRA

Does Y878 DRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 DRA is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y878 DRA?
The MOT on Y878 DRA is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 DRA done?
Y878 DRA was recorded at 69,246 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,043 miles a year.
Has Y878 DRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 DRA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y878 DRA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y878 DRA find?
Y878 DRA passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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