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B217 EDP

1984 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,458 mi
Last recorded84,458 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Talbot Motorhome90,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB217 EDP
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,458 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 84,059 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 84,059 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,494 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 83,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,538 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 82,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 130,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on all arches

corrosion on n/s/f arch panel but not within 30cm of shock mount

vehicle body is in a state of distress

Pass 1 Aug 2006 126,906 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 126,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B217 EDP is a 1984 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 90,886 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B217 EDP, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B217 EDP is a 1984 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 25 October 1984.

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