MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,946 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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
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
n/s/f tyre cracking
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A397 KEA registered?
A397 KEA is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 April 1984.
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