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C522 TNV

1986 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,927 mi
Last recorded80,927 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motorhome67,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC522 TNV
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2016 80,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside door has corrosion

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside door has corrosion

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

exhaust has corrosion

off side front inner wheel arch has corrosion

steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,667 miles

both front wheel bearings may begining to show signs of slight roughness

near side front brake pipe corroded

off side front inner wing holed and corroded but not yet within prescribed area

Fail 2 Aug 2014 79,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front wheel bearings may begining to show signs of slight roughness

near side front brake pipe corroded

off side front inner wing holed and corroded but not yet within prescribed area

Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,397 miles

battery insecure

Fail 21 May 2013 78,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 78,397 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 78,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front c.v boot starting to leak grease

security of nearside front seat

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,397 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,182 miles

advise to improve performance of nearside rear handbrake.

nearside front inner wheelarch corrode,not stuctual.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 67,054 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

underbody corrosion in places.

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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C522 TNV is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C522 TNV, 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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What year was C522 TNV registered?

C522 TNV is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is C522 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C522 TNV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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