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D941 SBG

1987 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,827 mi
Last recorded153,827 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan67,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD941 SBG
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 153,827 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 153,821 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 152,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 152,115 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 146,046 miles

front discs corroded

n/s front out rigger coroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 146,031 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front discs corroded

n/s front out rigger coroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 143,462 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near front and rear spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Previous welded corrosion repairs to front crossmember and inner wheelarch areas

Pass 28 Feb 2017 137,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x two (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 132,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 130,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various areas of corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2015 130,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

All exhaust rubber hangers perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various areas of body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,425 miles

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 129,425 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 129,276 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 129,271 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 127,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 126,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 122,871 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 122,871 miles

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 120,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 118,492 miles

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

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

n/side & o/side front inner wheel arches corroded

n/side & o/side front out riggers corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2008 118,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/side & o/side front inner wheel arches corroded

n/side & o/side front out riggers corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2007 117,898 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 117,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 117,577 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 117,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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D941 SBG is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D941 SBG, 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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D941 SBG is a 1987 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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