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C516 AES

1986 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan84,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC516 AES
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at various points upper mountings and lower mountings (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at various points at front and rear of rear spring (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at various points upper mountings and lower mountings (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at various points at front and rear of rear spring (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,456 miles

body has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2015 90,456 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

body has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,260 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,340 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,944 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 87,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 86,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C516 AES is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C516 AES, 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 C516 AES registered?

C516 AES is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 February 1986.

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