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B522 KRA

1985 Talbot Motorhome

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

73,594 mi
Last recorded73,594 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Talbot Motorhome71,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB522 KRA
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 73,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2024 73,594 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 72,874 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 72,873 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 72,015 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2022 72,015 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative when engine switch off (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (and head lamp insecure) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2021 71,438 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 71,438 miles

Exhaust system insecure loose and rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury and offside seal panel under floor in two places (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury seal panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 70,956 miles

Underside have surface rust

exhaust rubbers worn

outer body damaged and has slight corrosion in places

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,166 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 70,154 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rubbers worn advise to change soon

underside has surface rust

Pass 11 Nov 2017 69,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Underside has surface rust

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,682 miles

Front disc,s are starting to rust and pit.

there are bolts in the under body which are loose.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 67,671 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch and strut mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch and strut mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front disc,s are starting to rust and pit.

there are bolts in the under body which are loose.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,798 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 65,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle body and brake pipes have been extensively undersealed

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle body and brake pipes have been extensively undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2013 64,543 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underside of vehicle has been covered with underseal includeing brake lines

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,174 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 63,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,521 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 62,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B522 KRA is a 1985 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 B522 KRA, 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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B522 KRA is a 1985 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 3 July 1985.

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