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D449 SNK

1987 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,495 mi
Last recorded109,495 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan67,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD449 SNK
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 109,495 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2022 109,495 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 109,480 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 108,274 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 107,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,831 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 105,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,835 miles

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.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 102,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 99,549 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 99,479 miles

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.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,225 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,776 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,548 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 88,474 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 87,415 miles

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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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.

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