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J485 RAC

1991 Talbot Motorhome

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,916 mi
Last recorded49,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Motorhome82,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 RAC
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 49,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 49,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 49,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 48,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

play noted at front wheels

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,661 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,411 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2019 46,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,060 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 45,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen light full of water . (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2017 45,184 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,300 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 29 May 2015 43,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 42,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,440 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,042 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,665 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Front road springs slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 39,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Front road springs slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,026 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,026 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,480 miles

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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J485 RAC is a 1991 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 82,313 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 J485 RAC, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J485 RAC registered?

J485 RAC is a 1991 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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