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C134 BPW

1986 Talbot Motorhome

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

119,343 mi
Last recorded119,343 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motorhome67,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC134 BPW
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 May 2020 119,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch/sill etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch/chassis etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch/chassis etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch/sill etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 119,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near track control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch near track control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near track control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch near track control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 118,582 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 118,581 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Both (1.2.1 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 110,714 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,119 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 101,017 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,196 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 92,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres have cracking to sidewalls.

Unable to fully assess all areas of corrosion and previous repairs due to use of under seal/paint.

Vehicle has a significant amount of corrosion.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,302 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both nearside wheel arches corroded, covered with protective tape

Fail 22 May 2014 91,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both nearside wheel arches corroded, covered with protective tape

Pass 29 May 2013 89,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,952 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 87,703 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 87,703 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,950 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery tray heavily corroded

corrosion n/s sliding door and both rear but not yet sharp edges

corrosion o/s/f inner arch but not structural

corrosion starting n/s/r quarter pannel but not yet a sharp edge

n/s park brake slower to apply than o/s

Fail 8 Apr 2010 84,950 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery tray heavily corroded

corrosion n/s sliding door and both rear but not yet sharp edges

corrosion o/s/f inner arch but not structural

corrosion starting n/s/r quarter pannel but not yet a sharp edge

n/s park brake slower to apply than o/s

Pass 6 Apr 2009 812,021 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 81,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

o/s/f compliance bush starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 74,042 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 73,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch pedal very high

n/s battery insecure

n/s/r bearing a little noise but not rough when turned

o/s/f wheel bearing a little noise but not rough

Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,480 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 70,465 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches but not yet structural.

Fail 11 Apr 2006 70,435 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches but not yet within 30cm of a load bearing support.

n/s parking brake a little low on effort but not yet to fail critera.

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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C134 BPW is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 67,248 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C134 BPW, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C134 BPW is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 12 March 1986.

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