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C212 FYD

1986 Talbot Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,837 mi
Last recorded124,837 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan84,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC212 FYD
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 124,837 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear lamp cracked

Nearside wing mirror slightly loose.

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 124,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

general vehicle exess corrosion on every panel

Pass 30 Jun 2012 123,516 miles

bottom engine mount splitting

exhaust rubber splitting not resulting in movement

hole in nearside front inner wheel arch close to but not in the prescribed area

Fail 28 Jun 2012 123,479 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bottom engine mount splitting

exhaust rubber splitting not resulting in movement

hole in nearside front inner wheel arch close to but not in the prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2011 122,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 121,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 120,542 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 119,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 119,743 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 117,174 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 114,817 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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C212 FYD is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,960 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 C212 FYD, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C212 FYD registered?

C212 FYD is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 January 1986.

Is C212 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C212 FYD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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