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C643 MDP

1985 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,495 mi
Last recorded71,495 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan89,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC643 MDP
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 71,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 May 2013 71,489 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,056 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 117,459 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 117,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 114,541 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 114,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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C643 MDP is a 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C643 MDP, 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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What year was C643 MDP registered?

C643 MDP is a 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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