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L515 MEP

1993 Talbot Motorhome

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests43 (27 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate62.8%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Motorhome55,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL515 MEP
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

27 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,421 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 74,413 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp dips to the right . (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 73,941 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 73,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 73,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,146 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 73,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both gas tanks corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 70,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both gas tanks corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,605 miles

Incorrect exhaust silencer fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 66,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Incorrect exhaust silencer fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,478 miles

Both parking brake cables swollen.

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated.

Front of offside front inner wheel arch corroded.

Rear bushes of both rear leaf springs deteriorated.

VIN damaged.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules lower (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,744 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower large crocodile clip connector hanging down does not appear too be live

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear body panel that hold registration plate and registration plate bulbs loose but not insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both headlamps internal lenses deteriorated

fuel filter aged and perished

sound deadening/heat shield above exhaust manifold has scorch marks

sounds like engine has vacuum leak

Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,744 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Centre Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no "kick up" (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower large crocodile clip connector hanging down does not appear too be live

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear body panel that hold registration plate and registration plate bulbs loose but not insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both headlamps internal lenses deteriorated

fuel filter aged and perished

sound deadening/heat shield above exhaust manifold has scorch marks

sounds like engine has vacuum leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,216 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Horn detoriated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 57,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Horn detoriated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,738 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 55,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,924 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,915 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,504 miles

exhaust middle and rear corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,378 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 51,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,317 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 54,317 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 48,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,586 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wiper blades split

n/s mirror loose

o/s front tyre wall perished

Fail 7 Aug 2010 50,586 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wiper blades split

n/s mirror loose

o/s front tyre wall perished

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,703 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 43,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,792 miles

ns mirror slightly loose

os rear lamp slightly loose

Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,787 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

ns mirror slightly loose

os rear lamp slightly loose

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,665 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,431 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 36,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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L515 MEP is a 1993 Talbot Motorhome in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.8%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 55,738 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 L515 MEP, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L515 MEP is a 1993 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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