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C387 SFE

1986 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,714 mi
Last recorded39,714 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan84,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC387 SFE
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2024 39,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 39,086 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,664 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,972 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,445 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,592 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,906 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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C387 SFE is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C387 SFE, 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 C387 SFE registered?

C387 SFE is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C387 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C387 SFE shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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