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E24 UBW

1987 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,750 mi
Last recorded76,750 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motorhome79,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 UBW
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,750 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 76,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,443 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,308 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 73,308 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,127 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,248 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 60,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,783 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,722 miles

Battery insecure

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

oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 17 Jan 2008 57,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,796 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 56,796 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,691 miles

general light corrosion thoughout chassis

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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E24 UBW is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E24 UBW, 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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E24 UBW is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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