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E705 MPY

1988 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,889 mi
Last recorded83,889 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Motorhome75,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 MPY
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 83,889 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 83,889 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/side and o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing both n/side and o/side (pannel) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 82,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,961 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 80,961 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 77,203 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 77,162 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 75,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 73,816 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 71,150 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres have flat spot's

emissions readings just within limits

park brake efficiency only just met. system requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met. system requires adjustment or repair

various rubber bush's perished/deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2016 71,150 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all four brakes slightly binding

emissions readings just within limits

park brake efficiency only just met. system requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met. system requires adjustment or repair

various rubber bush's perished/deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2013 71,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,930 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,682 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,551 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 70,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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E705 MPY is a 1988 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 75,335 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 E705 MPY, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E705 MPY is a 1988 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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