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D27 LYA

1986 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,145 mi
Last recorded114,145 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan84,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD27 LYA
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,145 miles

Corrosion o/s/f outside prescribed area.

Fail 30 Jun 2018 114,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion o/s/f outside prescribed area.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,688 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 112,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,141 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,465 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,742 miles

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

off side front lower ball joint cover split

Fail 7 Jun 2011 103,406 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake discs slightly corroded and scored

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth to inner edge but not exposing ply or cords

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear exhuast mount badly perished

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,406 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake discs slightly corroded and scored

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre worn smooth to inner edge but not exposing ply or cords

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear exhuast mount badly perished

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2010 101,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2009 99,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wheel bearings noisy

rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2008 97,052 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 97,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 96,497 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 95,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

battery insecure. attention advised.

corrosion evident in offside front wheel arch.

exhaust tailpipe mountings slightly perished.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 95,463 miles

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

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

battery insecure. attention advised.

corrosion evident in offside front wheel arch.

exhaust tailpipe mountings slightly perished.

Pass 25 Feb 2005 99,347 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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D27 LYA is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D27 LYA, 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 D27 LYA registered?

D27 LYA is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 September 1986.

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