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D87 UCU

1986 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,630 mi
Last recorded62,630 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Talbot Motorhome67,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD87 UCU
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,525 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,412 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounts covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounts covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 58,675 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 58,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,783 miles

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

Underbody generally corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 56,782 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Underbody generally corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,253 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,838 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,544 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre has got small cut in tread

o/s rear chassis slight corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 47,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,647 miles

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

Oil leak

advise front exhaust

advise front inner wheel arches

advise general body and underbody corrosion

advise passenger seat belt stork

Fail 18 Jul 2006 45,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise passenger seat belt stork

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front inner wheel arches

advise general body and underbody corrosion

advise oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2005 42,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2005 42,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise genral underbody corrosion

advise ns trackrod end rubber split

oil leak

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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D87 UCU is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D87 UCU, 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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D87 UCU is a 1986 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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