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F29 COM

1989 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,796 mi
Last recorded142,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Motor Caravan83,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF29 COM
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 142,796 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 142,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 135,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 131,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 127,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 123,152 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,768 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,146 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,516 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 91,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,068 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 91,067 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,985 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 90,971 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,944 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 90,924 miles

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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F29 COM is a 1989 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 83,348 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 F29 COM, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F29 COM is a 1989 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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