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L513 DVH

1994 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,328 mi
Last recorded71,328 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL513 DVH
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,328 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged however not resulting in sharp edges

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,587 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,454 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 63,454 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,690 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorating.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,690 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorating.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,065 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,672 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,306 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 61,302 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,395 miles

general under body corrosion/front chassis corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2014 60,395 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion/front chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,898 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,176 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 58,175 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2010 58,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre badly perished

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 57,241 miles

Corrosion front chassis and inner arch.

Rear beam axle corroded.

Pass 20 May 2008 55,921 miles

Corrosion front arches.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Osr tyre perished.

Pass 9 May 2007 53,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general corrosion appearing in vehicle

Fail 1 May 2007 53,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general corrosion appearing in vehicle

o/s/f and n/s/f ferrules rusty

Pass 2 May 2006 51,836 miles

All brake pipes rusty.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear flexis rusty.

Os and ns inner wing rusty

How Reliable is the Talbot Motor Caravan?

Based on 1,521 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
948
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
position lamp(s) not working 84
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
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L513 DVH is a 1994 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

The most common reason a Talbot Motor Caravan fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L513 DVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L513 DVH is a 1994 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L513 DVH shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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