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G217 UYN

1990 Talbot Motorhome

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,320 mi
Last recorded89,320 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Talbot Motorhome84,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 UYN
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,320 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,407 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

n/s/f inner flitch slightly corroded

o/s wiper blade slightly split but still clears screen

o/s/r & n/s/r light lens broken

Fail 18 Mar 2013 88,399 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

n/s/f inner flitch slightly corroded

o/s wiper blade slightly split but still clears screen

o/s/r & n/s/r light lens broken

Fail 21 Sep 2011 86,407 miles

Both front brake disc slight corrosion

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,407 miles

Both front brake disc slight corrosion

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2010 87,020 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 86,976 miles

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

advise exaust monting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2009 86,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

advise exaust monting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2007 77,841 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 77,832 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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G217 UYN is a 1990 Talbot Motorhome in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 84,904 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 G217 UYN, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G217 UYN is a 1990 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 20 April 1990.

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