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B664 HJH

1985 Talbot Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan89,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB664 HJH
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,174 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,830 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 86,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,263 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,726 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel

unable to see thickness of f brake pads

Fail 5 Feb 2019 85,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leaf spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

slight play in n/s/r wheel

unable to see thickness of f brake pads

Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,980 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,794 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play at pivot point

Pass 29 Oct 2011 82,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 82,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides front inner wheel arche area corroded

front bumper inner sides slightly distorted

Pass 5 Dec 2006 80,803 miles

corrosion oof side front out rigger behind front wheel

Fail 1 Dec 2006 80,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion off side front out rigger behind front wheel

Fail 25 Oct 2006 80,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion off sidefront outrigger behind front wheel

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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B664 HJH is a 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 89,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B664 HJH, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B664 HJH is a 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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