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E980 NHN

1988 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Motorhome75,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE980 NHN
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 82,770 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 81,337 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batterys (4.13 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery tray not used (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle coverd in underseal unable to fully inspect welding repairs

Fail 13 May 2019 81,337 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery tray not used (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes coated in underseal

underside is heavily coated in underseal

Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes coated in underseal

underside is heavily coated in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,226 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 80,223 miles

Battery insecure Both (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill hold (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,521 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 78,521 miles

Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 78,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired with 30 cm of suspension units repairs not welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired within 30cm of suspension plates not welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill all patches not welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wings at both sides plates not welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill plates not welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body sill all plates not welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sills plate not welded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

WIRE ATTACHED TO FRONT SPRINGS

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,790 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 74,790 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,853 miles

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)

front bumper n/s/f loose

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,687 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 72,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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E980 NHN is a 1988 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 E980 NHN, 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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E980 NHN is a 1988 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 7 April 1988.

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