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D779 FPY

1987 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,498 mi
Last recorded95,498 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motorhome79,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD779 FPY
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,498 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 95,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,045 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 90,420 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 90,393 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 89,579 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 89,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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D779 FPY is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D779 FPY, 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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What year was D779 FPY registered?

D779 FPY is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 6 May 1987.

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