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NJZ 1778

1990 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,961 mi
Last recorded198,961 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Talbot Motorhome84,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 1778
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 198,961 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all bushes both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 194,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

front headlamps chrome faded

nearside top marker missing

Fail 22 Jun 2016 194,494 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

front headlamps chrome faded

nearside top marker missing

Pass 11 May 2015 194,450 miles

front headlamps chrome faded

leaf springs corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 194,447 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front headlamps chrome faded

leaf springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 19,309 miles

play in offside front wheel bearing

play in offside rear wheel bearing

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 192,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 191,898 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,769 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2010 13,769 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 13,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 8,951 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 87,251 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 87,251 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,859 miles

nearside top marker light not working / nearside headlight poor image / brake pipes corroded / tyres cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2006 86,859 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

nearside top marker light not working nearside headlight poor image tyre pressure/s =cracking alt and water pump belts slack brake pipes corroded

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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NJZ 1778 is a 1990 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJZ 1778, 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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NJZ 1778 is a 1990 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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