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F539 GWD

1989 Talbot Motor Caravan

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,444 mi
Last recorded96,444 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Talbot Motor Caravan83,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 GWD
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 96,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2006 96,416 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

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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F539 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Motor Caravan in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F539 GWD, 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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What year was F539 GWD registered?

F539 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F539 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F539 GWD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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