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E894 ABH

1987 Talbot Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,173 mi
Last recorded60,173 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan67,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE894 ABH
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,178 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,170 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 57,071 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 May 2009 57,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,345 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion holes in both o/s and n/s inner wings close to prescribed areas and engine/gearbox mounts

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,741 miles

body and chassis rust forming on and near perscribed areas

metal pipes rusting and poor

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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E894 ABH is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E894 ABH, 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 E894 ABH registered?

E894 ABH is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E894 ABH safe to buy?

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