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C182 HTM

1986 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,480 mi
Last recorded96,480 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan84,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC182 HTM
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 96,480 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,817 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

main beam tell tale not working

near side rear tyre perrished on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 93,794 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 93,784 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 93,167 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 93,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 93,143 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition - advise replace

o/s + n/s rear leaf springs in poor condition

slight wear/play at n/s track rod inner joint

Fail 22 May 2012 93,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition - advise replace

o/s + n/s rear leaf springs in poor condition

slight wear/play at n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 12 May 2011 92,838 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to Assess Nearside and Offside Front Inner Wing Repairs due to Underseal

Unable to Assess Offside Rear Wheel Arch Repairs due to Underseal

Pass 19 May 2010 91,734 miles

both rear inner wheel arched very corroded

nearside inner wheel arch very corroded

rear crossmember very corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,904 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front archs slight corrossion not whitin perscribed area

offside front floor corroded not within perscribed area

Fail 23 Apr 2009 90,902 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front archs slight corrossion not whitin perscribed area

offside front floor corroded not within perscribed area

Pass 8 May 2008 90,113 miles

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

number plate light cover missing

steering rack o;s arm inner joint slight wear

Fail 7 May 2008 90,097 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

number plate light cover missing

steering rack o;s arm inner joint slight wear

Pass 21 May 2007 89,234 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 89,234 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,554 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 87,546 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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C182 HTM is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,960 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 C182 HTM, 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 40 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 C182 HTM registered?

C182 HTM is a 1986 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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