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A888 OUD

1984 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,404 mi
Last recorded75,404 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan80,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA888 OUD
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 75,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 75,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,389 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,389 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 75,378 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides weak (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body work in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 74,598 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in parts sill and inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step in parts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides weak (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body work in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,342 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts and cotted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating in parts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both starting to weaken (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has lots off welding work cared out in parts (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 73,342 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts and cotted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating in parts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both starting to weaken (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has lots off welding work cared out in parts (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion in parts underside and top (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in parts (3.5.1i)

Front windscreen has scratches in parts

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

has lots off welding work cared out in parts

Fail 20 Jul 2017 60,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg splitting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexy pipe insecure (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators slow right down (1.2.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,935 miles

Vehicle structure corroded o/s/f & n/s/f

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

underside heavily undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 18 Jun 2016 68,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator / brake light bleeds through (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven rate of increase 66% (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure corroded o/s/f & n/s/f

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

underside heavily undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

vehicle undersealed inc brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,315 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

vehicle undersealed inc brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2014 66,877 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2014 66,876 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 61,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside of vehicle has slight corrossion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,261 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle very dry underneath

How Reliable is the Talbot Motor Caravan?

Based on 1,521 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
948
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
position lamp(s) not working 84
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
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A888 OUD is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 80,177 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 Talbot Motor Caravan fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A888 OUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A888 OUD is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 April 1984.

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