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B441 OLJ

1984 Talbot Motor Caravan

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

132,954 mi
Last recorded132,954 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan80,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB441 OLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 132,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30 cm of mounting (Marked yellow chalk). (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear sill, within 30 cm of mounting (Marked yellow chalk). (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor/inner sill within 30 cm of mounting (Marked yellow chalk). (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch, within 30 cm of mounting (Marked yellow chalk). (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30 cm of mounting (Marked yellow chalk). (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30 cm of mounting (Marked yellow chalk). (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear sill, within 30 cm of mounting (Marked yellow chalk). (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front A pillar corroded.

Nearside Front Bonnet hinge corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 131,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 130,929 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various chassis corrosion on chassis n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 126,034 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 125,592 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 125,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING PANEL (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)

Nearside Outer 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 Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING PANEL (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 125,592 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 125,592 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 125,523 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 125,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panell (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

both front jacking points & surrounding areas corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 124,690 miles

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

both front outriggers corroded

corrosion both front inner ends of sills

Fail 4 Jun 2015 124,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front outriggers corroded

corrosion both front inner ends of sills

Pass 25 Jun 2014 124,389 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 124,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 123,084 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 117,676 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 117,676 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 111,540 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 103,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 103,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 102,161 miles

Oil leak

both under sills surface rust

brake pipes surface rust

slight play steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2009 102,161 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both under sills surface rust

brake pipes surface rust

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2008 101,809 miles

both rear spring bushes perishing

exhaust rubbers perishing

front discs rusty

n/s/f brake pipes covered in underseal

o/s/f brake pipes surface rust/covered in underseal

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 101,869 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear spring bushes perishing

exhaust rubbers perishing

front discs rusty

n/s/f brake pipes covered in underseal

o/s/f brake pipes surface rust/covered in underseal

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,031 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 101,031 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2005 99,585 miles

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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B441 OLJ is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 B441 OLJ, 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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B441 OLJ is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 August 1984.

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