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E913 JOW

1987 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,903 mi
Last recorded47,903 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motorhome79,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE913 JOW
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,903 miles

Nearside park brake low

Fail 14 Jun 2016 47,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure friction material de-laminating (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside park brake low

Pass 20 May 2015 45,002 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery tray holed and corroded .nearside front sill corroded .

both front inner wing areas holed and corroded in multiple areas . non structural items .

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

Fail 8 May 2015 45,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery tray holed and corroded .nearside front sill corroded .

both front inner wing areas holed and corroded in multiple areas . non structural items .

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

Pass 9 May 2014 42,069 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 41,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,163 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 39,161 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,277 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2011 38,277 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,502 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 37,502 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nearside sreering arm

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,465 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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E913 JOW is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E913 JOW, 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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E913 JOW is a 1987 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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