MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,218 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective x 2 missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s/r coil helper springs broken
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective x 2 missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s/r coil helper springs broken
o/s/r helper coil springs broken
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
o/s/r helper coil springs broken
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak ()
o/s/r helper spring/springs broken
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/r helper spring/springs broken
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
numberplate lamp deteriorated
spring assistors corroded
underbody corrosion
exhaust rubbers perished
n/s/f lower arm bush perished
o/s/f lower arm bush perished
rear springs corroded
engine oily
exhaust corroded
bottom engine mount starting to split
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pipes and ball joint covers greased
front brake discs deteriorating
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front brake discs deteriorated
nearside rear tyre cracking(ATTENTION REQUIRED)
offside rear spring assistors fractured
vehicle has been stood
corrosion underside/chassis
nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished side walls
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
corrosion underside/chassis
nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished side walls
n/s/ headlight reflector poor
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Motor Caravan?
Based on 1,521 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G540 VYW is a 1990 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 G540 VYW, 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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What year was G540 VYW registered?
G540 VYW is a 1990 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 June 1990.
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