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E484 TFD

1988 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,143 mi
Last recorded53,143 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Motorhome75,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE484 TFD
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 53,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,646 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material =3 (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 52,517 miles

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

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 52,508 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center and rear mounts broken (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake balance only just met requirements

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 52,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,587 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,374 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2013 50,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,519 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 49,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various components on underside of vehicle has covering of slight corrosion

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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E484 TFD is a 1988 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 75,335 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 E484 TFD, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E484 TFD registered?

E484 TFD is a 1988 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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