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D686 VTV

1987 Talbot Motorhome

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,772 mi
Last recorded56,772 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motorhome79,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD686 VTV
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,772 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencers deteriorating

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Lower gearbox mount perished ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to the limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on both rear brakes when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 56,772 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencers deteriorating

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Lower gearbox mount perished ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to the limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on both rear brakes when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,451 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front inner & outer wheel arch area's corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,597 miles

corrosion to scuttle panel area's

Fail 29 Jul 2016 54,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tale pipe section (7.1.2)

corrosion to scuttle panel area's

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,668 miles

centre exhaust has small leak

corrosion around front windscreen / scuttle areas

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front scuttle panel has a rust hole to the offside / lower windscreen area

slight coolant leak from back of the engine area

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,426 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both front doors lower

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt deteriorated.

front seats insecure.

offside front brake hose deteriorated.

offside headlight aim low.

offside headlight beam image poor.

offside sun visor encroaches windscreen.

rust hole in nearside front inner wing.

spring shackle bushes deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 50,360 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt deteriorated.

front seats insecure.

offside front brake hose deteriorated.

offside headlight aim low.

offside headlight beam image poor.

offside sun visor encroaches windscreen.

rust hole in nearside front inner wing.

spring shackle bushes deteriorated.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat insecure.

drivers sun visor deteriorated.

engine oil level very low.

fuel cap is a poor fit.

offside front upper brake hose deteriorated.

offside headlight beam image deteriorated.

rust hole to nearside front inner wing.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,386 miles

both offside front brake hoses perished

excessive corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch close to prescribed area

fuel cap damaged

offside and nearside headlamp beam images poor

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside headlamp condensated

slight damage to offside front seatbelt

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

various oil leaks

washers poorly aimed

wipers poor

Fail 11 Dec 2007 49,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both offside front brake hoses perished

excessive corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch close to prescribed area

fuel cap damaged

offside and nearside headlamp beam images poor

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside headlamp condensated

slight damage to offside front seatbelt

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

various oil leaks

washers poorly aimed

wipers poor

Fail 16 Nov 2007 49,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

excessive corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch close to prescribed area

fluffing to offside seatbelt

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside front brake hoses perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside headlamp condensated

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,233 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 49,233 miles

Inner Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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D686 VTV is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D686 VTV, 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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D686 VTV is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 6 April 1987.

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