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PAZ 5329

1985 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,340 mi
Last recorded99,340 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan89,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 5329
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,340 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,685 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 97,685 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 95,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 95,664 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,078 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 93,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 93,071 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Battery insecure

ex.pipe extends beyond body needs triming off

Pass 4 Jul 2006 92,403 miles

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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PAZ 5329 is a 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 89,390 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 PAZ 5329, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PAZ 5329 registered?

PAZ 5329 is a 1985 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 September 1985.

Is PAZ 5329 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAZ 5329 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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