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C81 XLJ

1986 Talbot Motorhome

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

75,922 mi
Last recorded75,922 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motorhome67,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC81 XLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,922 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welded / plated / under sealed

Fail 10 Sep 2024 75,119 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welded / plated / under sealed

Pass 29 May 2023 73,879 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 26 May 2023 73,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2022 73,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All brake pipes coated with grease

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

X4 Wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,627 miles

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,505 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,680 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 72,680 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,604 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear cracks between treads o\s\r tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear cracks between treads o\s\r tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near the engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

vehicle under body has been coated with under seal including brake & fuel pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near the engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

vehicle under body has been coated with under seal including brake & fuel pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,047 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,909 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,889 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 o/s/r sidelight not working.

advise on corroded door bootems

battery light on.

perished exhaust rubbers

slight earth fault on rear lights

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,672 miles

N/s/f inner wing heavily corrded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

auxillary battery tray loose

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,145 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tie rods have play

n/s/f seat loose

Pass 5 Jul 2008 66,691 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 66,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on cab

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,229 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 64,207 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front inner steps corroded

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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C81 XLJ is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 C81 XLJ, 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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C81 XLJ is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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