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A540 MBH

1983 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Talbot Motor Caravan111,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA540 MBH
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,800 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,955 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 116,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported requires 4 mounts (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,011 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 116,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 115,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,565 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 114,408 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 114,104 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 114,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 113,268 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 113,261 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 111,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 111,093 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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A540 MBH is a 1983 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 111,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A540 MBH, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A540 MBH is a 1983 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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