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D673 JFX

1987 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,258 mi
Last recorded89,258 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motorhome79,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD673 JFX
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion front ,outside of prescribed areas

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch,outside prescribed areas

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,498 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded,outside prescribed areas

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded,outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,820 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 85,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2015 83,818 miles

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

corrosion on both front wings and front windscreen scuttle

Fail 28 May 2015 83,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion on both front wings and front windscreen scuttle

Pass 15 May 2014 83,008 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 82,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 82,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 82,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust rubbers detrioated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

NSR tyre cracking sidewall and tread area

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,848 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body work damage to n/s/r quarter

corrosion around windscreen area

exhaust corroded front to rear

front brake discs pitted

front indicators loose to the mountings

n/s/f headlight lense damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r light lenses damaged

n/s/r outer side wall deteriated

o/s handbrake cable bracket damaged

o/s/f seat runner loose

o/s/f wheel arch area corroded

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

temperary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2011 81,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion around windscreen area

exhaust corroded front to rear

front brake discs pitted

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body work damage to n/s/r quarter

front indicators loose to the mountings

n/s/f headlight lense damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r light lenses damaged

n/s/r outer side wall deteriated

o/s handbrake cable bracket damaged

o/s/f seat runner loose

o/s/f wheel arch area corroded

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

temperary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,638 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 80,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 76,988 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,988 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 76,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,401 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 74,401 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,727 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 71,727 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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D673 JFX is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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 D673 JFX, 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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D673 JFX is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 2 June 1987.

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