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B114 XSN

1985 Talbot Motorhome

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,832 mi
Last recorded63,832 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Talbot Motorhome71,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB114 XSN
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,832 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 63,765 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 63,507 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,134 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 63,124 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s ,front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,349 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 62,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,156 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,790 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,218 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,139 miles

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

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,889 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,135 miles

n/s headlamp slightly dim

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,254 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,380 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside centre exhaust rubber broken but system still adequately supported.

Offside direction indicator visual tell-tale intermittently not working.

Offside front inner wing corroded within prescribed area but not considered structural.

Offside rear and nearside front tyres slightly perished.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside centre exhaust rubber broken but system still adequately supported.

Offside direction indicator visual tell-tale intermittently not working.

Offside front inner wing corroded within prescribed area but not considered structural.

Offside rear and nearside front tyres slightly perished.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,879 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front inner wing panel corroded but not considered stuctural

Fail 15 Jun 2011 54,879 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front inner wing panel corroded but not considered stuctural

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,190 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2010 52,190 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,969 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,765 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 51,765 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,504 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 51,504 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,849 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Motorhome?

Based on 3,205 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
1,021
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 182
position lamp(s) not working 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
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B114 XSN is a 1985 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 71,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B114 XSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B114 XSN is a 1985 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 3 June 1985.

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