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C293 MCN

1985 Talbot Motorhome

Cream Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

97,256 mi
Last recorded97,256 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Talbot Motorhome71,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC293 MCN
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 97,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 97,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 97,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,269 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leaks at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 97,256 miles

All direction indicators not working Both front. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At jacking point & inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At inner wheelarch at spring/shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure At pedal cluster. (4.11 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leaks at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,268 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Temp fuel cap fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 97,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Temp fuel cap fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,258 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and sills (6.1.B.2)

heavy corrosion o/s & n/s/f wheel arches

temp fuel cap fitted

serious engine oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported in engine bay behind h/lamp (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported in engine bay behind h/lamp (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and sills (6.1.B.2)

heavy corrosion o/s & n/s/f wheel arches

temp fuel cap fitted

serious engine oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 97,256 miles

Battery insecure excessive corrosion to battery tray/mounting area (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencers (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported complete system (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade/arm insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported within engine bay (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure within engine bay (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking at turbo mount & insecure (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind drivers front wheel (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

SUSPECT clutch is faulty/slipping

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

excessive corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to offside & nearside front footsteps

serious oil leak at engine

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 97,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,713 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 93,412 miles

advise front brake discs

Fail 27 Jul 2010 92,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,871 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 89,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front seats have excess movement but are of swivel type

o/s inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

spare wheel not allowing full underbonnet inspection

Fail 29 May 2008 89,152 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front seats have excess movement but are of swivel type

o/s inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

spare wheel not allowing full underbonnet inspection

Pass 23 May 2007 87,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise off side inner wing rusted and holed no in prcribed aere

advise off side reartyre cracked

Pass 23 May 2006 85,275 miles

both front tyres underinflated and worn unevenly

exhaust blowing at flexible joint

front edge of bonnet heavily corroded

Pass 27 May 2005 85,026 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 85,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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C293 MCN is a 1985 Talbot Motorhome in Cream with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 C293 MCN, 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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C293 MCN is a 1985 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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