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H743 OPY

1991 Talbot Motorhome

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Motorhome82,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH743 OPY
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,734 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded and splitting (1.1.15 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boots perished but not split ( Offside covered in red grease ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both tie bar bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded and splitting (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front seat slightly loose

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber missing ( hose clip fitted ) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2022 95,772 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Main battery at Offside inner wing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended outer belt not unwinding ( jammed ) (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rear rubber missing ( metal hose clip fitted ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable corroded and split (1.1.15 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both tie bar front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose also damaged , cable tied (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable corroded , swollen and splitting (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both lenses slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 94,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades O/S and N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear plate lamp lense missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 94,973 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades O/S and N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear plate lamp lense missing

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,973 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 93,776 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,932 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 92,909 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 91,951 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 90,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,077 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 88,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 85,318 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 83,710 miles

exhaust mounting missing others showing deteroriation

Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,655 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriating

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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H743 OPY is a 1991 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 82,313 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H743 OPY, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H743 OPY is a 1991 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 13 June 1991.

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