MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,245 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake pedal long travel slightly spongy
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight play front hub/steering area
How Reliable is the Talbot Motor Caravan?
Based on 1,521 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B197 REA is a 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 89,390 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 B197 REA, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B197 REA registered?
B197 REA is a 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 April 1985.
Is B197 REA safe to buy?
The MOT history for B197 REA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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