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J798 MNK

1991 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,915 mi
Last recorded88,915 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Motorhome82,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 MNK
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,915 miles

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

Nearside Front cv weeping

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 88,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front cv weeping

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 85,876 miles

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

both front cv boots weeping slightly

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 81,993 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both rear (4.7.1 (a))

slight binding rear brakes

Fail 28 Apr 2023 81,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked where marked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both rear (4.7.1 (a))

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2021 81,420 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion present throughout the underside of the vehical (6.1.1 (c) (i))

off side rear and near side rear, wooden floor has water damage

Fail 24 May 2021 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach all four tyres (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear upper rear outline marker lamp

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,325 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,319 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,299 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,683 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,691 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 71,691 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,554 miles

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

steel brake pipes have some corrosion.front flexible brake hose ferrules may be corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,504 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

steel brake pipes have some corrosion.front flexible brake hose ferrules may be corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,780 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 65,780 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,288 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,419 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 51,419 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 50,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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J798 MNK is a 1991 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J798 MNK, 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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J798 MNK is a 1991 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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