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F661 JFJ

1989 Talbot Motorhome

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

131,033 mi
Last recorded131,033 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Motorhome71,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF661 JFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 131,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 131,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 128,619 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 128,595 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 122,226 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective bush split or cracked ()

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber mount missing and 2 others are cracking/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills corroded os & ns (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside nsf and osf has tape on doors

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security just by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play inner steering arms on steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2023 122,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion or bubbling through paint generally around the whole vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush worn and split ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp and above closest to cambelt side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust mount rubber has broken

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside inner sills have corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner and offside inner steering arm has slight free play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside has tape over the doors

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin on outside edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe going to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 122,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door has hole under door handle and bigger hole align with arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hole above chassis leg right at front by inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch has big hole close to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hole by jacking point inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hole inner arch by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hole above chassis leg right at front by inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hole by jacking point inner sill osf (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury hole at bottom of door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch by step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to get seat belt out (wooden slats have been put above it) (7.1.2 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion or bubbling through paint generally around the whole vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush worn and split ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp and above closest to cambelt side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust mount rubber has broken

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside inner sills have corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner and offside inner steering arm has slight free play

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin on outside edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe going to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 116,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point is corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch is corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,685 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front out rigger corroded but not effecting structure

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded but not structural weakening

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear shock bushes perished

Fail 15 Apr 2019 101,426 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on bulkhead under spare wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/14 8ply c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front out rigger corroded but not effecting structure

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded but not structural weakening

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear shock bushes perished

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,578 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perishing

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 99,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perishing

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,607 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2017 97,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,381 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Offside Front top strut bearing is rough

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,810 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,810 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 91,593 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,016 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 19 Mar 2013 90,016 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Mar 2011 87,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2010 85,442 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,682 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,052 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 78,045 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,072 miles

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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F661 JFJ is a 1989 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 71,747 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 F661 JFJ, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F661 JFJ is a 1989 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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