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G540 VYW

1990 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,218 mi
Last recorded64,218 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Talbot Motor Caravan61,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 VYW
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,218 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,992 miles

o/s/r helper coil springs broken

Fail 16 Apr 2019 62,992 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 61,288 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 61,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 61,115 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,934 miles

o/s/r helper spring/springs broken

Fail 12 Apr 2017 58,913 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 57,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes and ball joint covers greased

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,148 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,167 miles

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished side walls

Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,426 miles

n/s/ headlight reflector poor

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,249 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 48,245 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,791 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 47,786 miles

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.

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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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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G540 VYW is a 1990 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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