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DHZ 6802

1987 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,138 mi
Last recorded20,138 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan67,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 6802
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 20,138 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 19,348 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 2nd axle (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy 2nd axle (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 18,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 17,541 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 17,506 miles

Rear Body component insecure offside & nearside rear, near rear lamps etc; sharp edges exposed at panel joints where body rubbing strips are missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has an unsafe modification Upper steering column has excess play/movement when steering wheel rocked - insufficient fixings/or security of mounting arrangement at upper column mounting bracket to body mounting point (2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some rusting/pitting visible on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some rusting/pitting visible on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre over 10 years old

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen & lamination going opaque at offside lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 17,383 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mounts in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,361 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 16,902 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 16,879 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,020 miles

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

Offside rear front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2015 16,020 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

Offside rear front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,877 miles

underbody showing sighns of age waxoil recomended

Fail 24 Mar 2009 14,843 miles

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

N/S/R Brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,255 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 13,993 miles

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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DHZ 6802 is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHZ 6802, 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 DHZ 6802 registered?

DHZ 6802 is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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