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L352 SMB

1994 Talbot Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,548 mi
Last recorded79,548 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Motorhome60,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL352 SMB
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,548 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 78,599 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 78,599 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 77,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,625 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,334 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 75,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

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

towing electrical socket loose

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,786 miles

Offside Front chassis corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2018 70,782 miles

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

Offside Front chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,552 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 69,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,600 miles

Offside CV boot covered in grease

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,684 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,410 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,609 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,216 miles

brake pad warning wires snaped

play in steering U/J

Fail 18 Apr 2012 63,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake pad warning wires snaped

play in steering U/J

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,522 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,136 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,365 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 57,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,300 miles

advise o/s rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 45,211 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 45,211 miles

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

advise ball joints

advise disc's

advise exhaust mounting

advise top strut mountings

advise wheel bearings

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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L352 SMB is a 1994 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,424 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 L352 SMB, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L352 SMB registered?

L352 SMB is a 1994 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L352 SMB safe to buy?

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