2001 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 MWB TD Riviera 2.8L Diesel · WX51 ANP

This Auto-Trail Ducato holds a current MOT pass issued on December 3, 2025 at 62,517 miles, yet the maintenance trend points toward severe deterioration in structural integrity and mechanical upkeep. The preceding test on November 27, 2025 resulted in a failure involving twelve distinct defects, highlighting serious issues such as excessive corrosion on the offside front upper subframe and suspension component mountings reducing structural strength. While the vehicle subsequently passed six days later, the underlying rust, incorrectly mounted front brake pads, and heavy underseal masking the brake pipes indicate that previous maintenance has been superficial rather than thorough. With 62,517 miles recorded across its twenty-five-year lifespan, the vehicle averages approximately 2,500 miles annually, representing very low usage for a motorhome of this type. The MOT log shows consistent winter testing intervals, with clean passes recorded on December 1, 2022 at 57,424 miles, December 1, 2023 at 59,416 miles, and December 9, 2024 at 60,934 miles. This prolonged period of low annual mileage suggests the chassis spent significant time parked or stored, which directly correlates with the sudden onset of aggressive structural corrosion and perished rubber components seen in the 2025 test data. A prospective buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection underneath the chassis, specifically targeting the offside front inner wheel arch where the structural subframe and upper suspension mountings suffered excessive corrosion. The examiner must scrape away or inspect beneath the heavy underseal currently coating the brake pipes and hoses, as the 2025 test noted this material obscured full visibility of potential fluid leaks or metal decay. Additional scrutiny should apply to the steering rack gaiters, electrical wiring security near rotating steering shafts, exhaust gas leaks at the front and rear sections, and the overall efficiency of the rear service brakes.