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C894 PJH

1986 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,162 mi
Last recorded64,162 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan84,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC894 PJH
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,162 miles

Nearside Rear body trim loose

Offside Rear brake bind

both front tyres slightly perrished

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

exhaust mount missing but system surcure

exhaust shield loose

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

starter bolts missing

wiper blade torn on o/s

Fail 16 Aug 2017 64,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear body trim loose

Offside Rear brake bind

both front tyres slightly perrished

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

exhaust mount missing but system surcure

exhaust shield loose

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

starter bolts missing

wiper blade torn on o/s

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,474 miles

Both front tie bar bushes deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R spring mounting corroded but not on main structure

O/S/F inner wing area corroded but not holed

O/S/R brake has a slight bind

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

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

Tow bar frame corroded but no tow ball fitted at the time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,288 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 59,603 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,603 miles

Coolant leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 59,111 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,034 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,380 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general vehicle condition / corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,662 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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C894 PJH is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C894 PJH, 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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C894 PJH is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 January 1986.

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