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E415 HDD

1987 Talbot Motorhome

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

55,041 mi
Last recorded55,041 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motorhome79,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE415 HDD
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 55,041 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat slightly loos seat belt unaffected

Fail 13 Apr 2022 54,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit engine bay (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under drivers seat (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 54,051 miles

undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2020 53,699 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak on engine + gearbox

temp fuel cap fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2020 53,699 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak on engine + gearbox

temp fuel cap fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,112 miles

temp fuel cap fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2019 53,110 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front + nearside front inner arch/sill holed near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,152 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,269 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,206 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 49,206 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,101 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 47,101 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,711 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,101 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 42,101 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,854 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 37,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,265 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OS NS FRONT HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,079 miles

Brake pad wear indicator wires broken

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion of o/s chassis front section below battery

Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,079 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad wear indicator wires broken

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion of o/s chassis front section below battery

Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,015 miles

N/side front seat insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2006 30,015 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

N/side front seat insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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E415 HDD is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 E415 HDD, 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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E415 HDD is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 17 August 1987.

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