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C857 FRJ

1986 Talbot Motorhome

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,854 mi
Last recorded128,854 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motorhome67,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC857 FRJ
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 128,854 miles

front lower panel corroded

offside front floor and chassis outrigger corroded

offside front outer door handle missing but the door can still be opened from outside

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2012 128,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front lower panel corroded

offside front inner sill area corroded

offside front outer door handle missing but can still be opened from outside

offside rear tyre pressure very low

oil lamp on

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 121,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

slight free play in upper steering universal joint

Fail 10 Sep 2010 121,461 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

slight free play in upper steering universal joint

Pass 19 Aug 2009 117,634 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 112,253 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2008 112,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 110,179 miles

nearside headlamp mounting bracket slightly loose

rear exhaust rubber mounts slightly detiorated

Pass 8 Sep 2006 106,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 100,750 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 100,685 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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C857 FRJ is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 67,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C857 FRJ, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C857 FRJ registered?

C857 FRJ is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 19 May 1986.

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