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D38 SUR

1987 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan67,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 SUR
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 78,075 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,262 miles

Coolant leak header tank split ()

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre has flat spots in tread

Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Coolant leak header tank split ()

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre has flat spots in tread

Pass 2 May 2018 75,984 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 3 May 2017 74,561 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 71,812 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 71,797 miles

Battery insecure inside (1.9.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,071 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,848 miles

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

brake pedal travel long

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,389 miles

bonnet,both front doors, and o/s front wheel arch corroded and starting to become jagged. Require attention

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,735 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,735 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 66,557 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,650 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 60,023 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 60,023 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 56,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 54,603 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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D38 SUR is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 67,869 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 D38 SUR, 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 39 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 D38 SUR registered?

D38 SUR is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 May 1987.

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