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D280 THS

1987 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,964 mi
Last recorded54,964 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motorhome79,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 THS
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,964 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 54,952 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake flexi ferrels corroded x2

Offside Front inner wing holed but outwith 30cm of a load bearing point

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet corroded but still secure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner wing holed but outwith 30cm of a load bearing point

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside mirror glass missing but still has upper glass

front edge of bonnet corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2016 53,583 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside mirror glass missing but still has upper glass

front edge of bonnet corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 47,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2013 45,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 43,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 42,074 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 38,697 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,521 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 34,716 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,291 miles

brake waring light flickers on

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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D280 THS is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 79,943 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 D280 THS, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D280 THS is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 21 July 1987.

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