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C778 CPO

1986 Talbot Motorhome

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,197 mi
Last recorded70,197 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motorhome67,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC778 CPO
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 70,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 1 May 2024 69,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 3 May 2023 68,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 May 2022 67,248 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 19 May 2021 64,960 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 64,951 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the off side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 63,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2018 61,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes greased

rear tyres perishing

vechicle under sealed

Fail 21 Apr 2018 61,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes greased

rear tyres perishing

vechicle under sealed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,879 miles

coolant leak

front tyres perished

rear tyes very perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,879 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear tyes very perished

coolant leak

front tyres perished

Fail 16 Mar 2017 59,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished

rear tyres very perished

Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,875 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 59,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2008 57,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s inner cv boot split

power steering fluid low

Fail 14 May 2008 57,868 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

o/s inner cv boot split

power steering fluid low

Pass 21 May 2007 57,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,998 miles

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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C778 CPO is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C778 CPO, 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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C778 CPO is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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