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D586 DSL

1986 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan84,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD586 DSL
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011
Fail 2 Sep 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fron t discs badly corroded

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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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D586 DSL is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D586 DSL, 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 D586 DSL registered?

D586 DSL is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 October 1986.

Is D586 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D586 DSL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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