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H778 DVS

1990 Talbot Motorhome

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,788 mi
Last recorded105,788 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Motorhome84,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH778 DVS
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 105,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 105,760 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 105,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 105,216 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 105,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 103,843 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 103,819 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 95,572 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 95,572 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,205 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 95,202 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,352 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 93,598 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,739 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,830 miles

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

body starting to corrode underneath

power steering pump weak

rear n/s brake low effort

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,043 miles

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

steal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 88,937 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 88,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,933 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 87,931 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 86,848 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,904 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 84,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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H778 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Motorhome in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H778 DVS, 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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H778 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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