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G184 ARV

1990 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,609 mi
Last recorded103,609 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Motor Caravan61,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 ARV
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 103,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery terminals loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 103,609 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery terminals loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 93,617 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 92,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 86,351 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body badly corroded and holed at o/s scuttle panel but not within prescribed areas or causing sharp edges yet

o/s/f step area corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 83,631 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body badly corroded and holed at o/s scuttle panel but not within prescribed areas or causing sharp edges yet

o/s/f step area corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,282 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 76,477 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear brake back plates corroded

n/s rear roof marker lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,997 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 72,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,840 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 69,368 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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G184 ARV is a 1990 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 61,288 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 G184 ARV, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G184 ARV is a 1990 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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