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A397 KEA

1984 Talbot Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,946 mi
Last recorded72,946 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan80,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA397 KEA
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 72,946 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 72,942 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 72,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 72,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f and spare tyres perrishing

rear exhaust rubbers missing

slight imbalance parking brake

Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f and spare tyres perrishing

rear exhaust rubbers missing

slight imbalance parking brake

Pass 21 May 2010 68,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,174 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2009 68,166 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 6 May 2008 68,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 68,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 66,946 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 66,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A397 KEA is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 80,177 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 A397 KEA, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A397 KEA is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 April 1984.

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