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J524 PWL

1992 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

85,751 mi
Last recorded85,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Motor Caravan78,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ524 PWL
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,751 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 82,728 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 82,722 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,582 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 81,575 miles

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,333 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 81,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 81,336 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 81,333 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 81,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 81,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,333 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 81,319 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,041 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,981 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 78,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 77,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

buldge in fuel tank

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,991 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 72,978 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,125 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise all exhaust rubbers perishing and cracking

advise chip on screen outside sweep of wipers

advise offside front inner wing area starting too corrode

Pass 27 May 2011 70,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise all exhaust rubbers cracked and perishing

advise chip on screen outside sweep of wipers

advise nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and perishing may need attention soon

advise offside cand nearside front lower inner wing areas starting too corrode

advise slight oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2010 69,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside front chassis members corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 65,348 miles

slight o/s rear brake bind

Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,687 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 64,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

auxilliary battery fouling on gearbox and wearing through

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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J524 PWL is a 1992 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 78,236 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 J524 PWL, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J524 PWL is a 1992 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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