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D513 TJO

1986 Talbot Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,074 mi
Last recorded80,074 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan84,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD513 TJO
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 80,074 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 80,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 76,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 74,987 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 74,987 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 74,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in engine bay from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both washer jets not hitting windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 74,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Slightly Worn (Prevents Ingress Of Dirt)

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

Nearside Rear Slight Wheel Brake Bind

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Slightly Twisted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 74,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,248 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot twisted

Offside Front outer sill/step has a small hole outside of purscribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,469 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,252 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,247 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2015 60,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,915 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 57,915 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,925 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 56,925 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,197 miles

exhaust hangers perrishde

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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D513 TJO is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D513 TJO, 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 D513 TJO registered?

D513 TJO is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for D513 TJO shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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