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L485 TUF

1994 Talbot Motorhome

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,989 mi
Last recorded61,989 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Talbot Motorhome60,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 TUF
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,989 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 61,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,325 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,325 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,482 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,082 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,528 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 54,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 53,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 52,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,208 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 52,208 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,090 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 52,090 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,152 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,030 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,149 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 49,149 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s bottom swivel ball joint boot split

Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,989 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

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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L485 TUF is a 1994 Talbot Motorhome in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L485 TUF, 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 L485 TUF registered?

L485 TUF is a 1994 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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