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G615 HCW

1989 Talbot Motorhome

Cream Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,486 mi
Last recorded66,486 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Motorhome71,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG615 HCW
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,486 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 63,789 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,862 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 61,862 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,836 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 61,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 61,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2013 61,836 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery warning light on

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,891 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,858 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,857 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 51,245 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 50,573 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 39,319 miles

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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G615 HCW is a 1989 Talbot Motorhome in Cream with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 71,747 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 G615 HCW, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G615 HCW is a 1989 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 2 November 1989.

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