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L385 PNU

1994 Talbot Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,297 mi
Last recorded67,297 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Motorhome60,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 PNU
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,865 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 64,839 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 64,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 63,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,712 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,695 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 61,691 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,980 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 60,975 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 60,043 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,729 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,537 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,556 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,318 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 55,314 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside rear handbrake cable outer sleeve deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 53,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,839 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 49,462 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn, wearing on inside edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2007 48,556 miles

bolted on front metal bumper starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2006 46,393 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 43,982 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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L385 PNU is a 1994 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,424 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 L385 PNU, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L385 PNU registered?

L385 PNU is a 1994 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L385 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L385 PNU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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