MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
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
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
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)
front discs corroded
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front discs corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
both under sills surface rust
brake pipes surface rust
slight play steering rack
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Talbot Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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