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VAN 81Y

1985 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,167 mi
Last recorded71,167 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Talbot Motorhome71,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 81Y
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,167 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,697 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on n/s sliding step assembly (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s handbrake effort

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 31 May 2013 71,697 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 71,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 31 May 2012 71,697 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 71,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,028 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,011 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 66,501 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 66,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 60,986 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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VAN 81Y is a 1985 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 71,515 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 VAN 81Y, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VAN 81Y is a 1985 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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