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J106 SFC

1992 Talbot Motorhome

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

206,883 mi
Last recorded206,883 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Motorhome63,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 SFC
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 206,883 miles

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

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jun 2024 206,867 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 201,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 201,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 201,071 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper bracket corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 200,999 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 196,667 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

O/S and N/S front brake flexible hoses starting to perish

corrosion to N/S front chassis outside of prescribed areas

corrosion to O/S front chassis outside of prescribed areas

Fail 19 Oct 2020 196,666 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S mirror glass cracked

O/S and N/S front brake flexible hoses starting to perish

corrosion to N/S front chassis outside of prescribed areas

corrosion to O/S front chassis outside of prescribed areas

Pass 9 Aug 2019 196,383 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

various corrosion underside of vehicle outside of prescribed areas

Fail 1 Aug 2019 196,383 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

N/S mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

various corrosion underside of vehicle outside of prescribed areas

Pass 1 Aug 2018 196,268 miles

N/S front brake flexi hoses perishing

N/S mirror glass cracked

O/S front brake flexi hoses perishing

O/S front inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

O/S registration plate lamp 50% inop

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 196,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mounting corroded/ weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear hose union leaking at axle (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S registration plate lamp 50% inop

N/S front brake flexi hoses perishing

N/S mirror glass cracked

O/S front brake flexi hoses perishing

O/S front inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 196,269 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 196,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front position lamp(s) not working both working but dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation inside lamp (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 196,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute and offside (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on and offside (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 195,539 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 195,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 194,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 193,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 193,242 miles

Exhaust mountings poor

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Wipers slow

Pass 9 Apr 2009 193,212 miles

Both headlights very rusty

Exhaust mountings perrished

Nearside mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2007 193,181 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen cracked out of wiper sweep

Pass 15 May 2007 193,181 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Windscreen cracked out of wiper sweep

Pass 7 Oct 2005 193,095 miles

All exhaust mountings perrished and cracked

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Offside headlamp has condensation in glass

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J106 SFC is a 1992 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 63,848 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 J106 SFC, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J106 SFC is a 1992 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 18 May 1992.

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