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D819 XMO

1987 Talbot Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,973 mi
Last recorded54,973 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan67,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD819 XMO
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 54,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2019 54,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,002 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 49,597 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 45,224 miles

Exhaust corroded and has minor leaks

Temporary type fuel cap fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,618 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 42,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Leisure battery security could be improved

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,346 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 38,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012
Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,725 miles

nearside front brake disc is corroded

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 22 Oct 2011 33,719 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front brake disc is corroded

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 23 Jul 2011 33,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,208 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,262 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,214 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,062 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,254 miles

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

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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D819 XMO is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 67,869 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D819 XMO, 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 39 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 D819 XMO registered?

D819 XMO is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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