2018 Auto-Sleepers 2.0L Diesel · PO18 CXU

The 2018 Auto-Sleepers motorhome presents a largely stable mechanical picture, though a persistent electrical fault undermines confidence in its overall maintenance diligence. The most recent test, conducted on 31 March 2026 at 18,775 miles, resulted in a pass, but only after a failure just thirteen days earlier on 18 March 2026 at the identical recorded mileage. That initial failure flagged a defective wiper blade, a failed nearside front upper outline marker lamp, and a recurring central stop lamp issue. The swift retest suggests the faults were rectified, yet the central stop lamp defect has appeared consistently across multiple annual tests, indicating a chronic wiring or bulb-holder issue that previous owners have addressed only superficially rather than permanently resolved. Mileage accumulation tells a story of exceptionally low annual use. Between the March 2024 pass at 15,142 miles and the March 2025 test at 17,005 miles, the vehicle covered just 1,863 miles in twelve months. The subsequent jump to 18,775 miles by March 2026 represents a modest increase to 1,770 miles over the following year. At roughly 2,347 miles per year across its eight-year lifespan, this motorhome has led a sedentary existence. Such low mileage limits wear on the drivetrain and braking components, but prolonged periods of standing raise their own concerns: perished rubber bushes, seized brake calipers, and degraded tyres from age rather than use are all plausible on a vehicle this age. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the areas the MOT record repeatedly highlights. The central stop lamp fault, logged in three of the last four tests, points to a persistent earth fault, corroded connector, or damaged wiring loom in the rear lamp cluster. A thorough check of the rear light cluster housings and associated wiring is essential, particularly given the motorhome body's susceptibility to water ingress behind lamp surrounds. The failed spare tyre noted in March 2025, recorded as obviously under-inflated, suggests the spare has been neglected entirely; verify its condition and pressure before relying on it. Beyond the electrical niggles, the low-mileage profile demands scrutiny of structural and rubber components. Inspect front and rear suspension bushes for perishing, check both front and rear brake discs and pads for surface corrosion from standing, and examine all tyre sidewalls for date codes and cracking regardless of remaining tread depth. The body-to-chassis mountings and any habitation-side sealant around windows and roof edges warrant close inspection, as motorhomes that sit unused often develop slow leaks that MOT testing alone will not reveal.