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B614 HMO

1985 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,870 mi
Last recorded56,870 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Talbot Motorhome71,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB614 HMO
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 56,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 56,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,176 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2017 56,171 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch faulty (1.7.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper motor is worn

Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,817 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 55,808 miles

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,550 miles

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 53,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 53,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 52,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,382 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 51,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,235 miles

front ns + os tie rod bushes perished

front wheel b earings slite play

osf brake flexi hoses starting to perrish

top of osf chassie starting to corrode

Fail 25 Apr 2009 51,235 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front ns + os tie rod bushes perished

front wheel b earings slite play

osf brake flexi hoses starting to perrish

top of osf chassie starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,970 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,759 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2006 47,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B614 HMO is a 1985 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B614 HMO, 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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B614 HMO is a 1985 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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