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PIL 5828

1983 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,112 mi
Last recorded90,112 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Talbot Motor Caravan111,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 5828
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 90,112 miles

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

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

various "patch repair" welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2006 90,103 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

o/s and n/s rear handbrake outer cables showing signs of deterioration

vehicle very rusty throughout,componants as well as underbody,numerous patch welding repairs have been carried out

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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PIL 5828 is a 1983 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 111,093 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PIL 5828, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PIL 5828 registered?

PIL 5828 is a 1983 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is PIL 5828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 5828 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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