MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
o/s/f bearing noise?
o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted.
o/s/r wheel bearing noise?
rear brake balance.
rear suspension operation stiff/jerky.
both front inner arches corroded
both front jacking point areas heavily corroded
both front lower arm inner bushes slightly worn
both front tie bar bushes slightly perished
brake pipe under bonnet slightly corroded
engine oil leaks
front brake discs corroded and worn
radiator leaking
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts short.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Motor Caravan?
Based on 1,521 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D449 SNK is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 67,869 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 D449 SNK, 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 39 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 D449 SNK registered?
D449 SNK is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 June 1987.
Is D449 SNK safe to buy?
The MOT history for D449 SNK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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