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MOT reliability

Talbot Merlin motorcaravan

1 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Talbot Merlin motorcaravan vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Merlin motorcaravan has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 87,653 miles.

1
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
16,550
Avg miles / year
5.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Merlin motorcaravan problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Merlin motorcaravan MOT tests:

  • Other146%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Body & structure2%

Talbot Merlin motorcaravan pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Talbot Merlin motorcaravan MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Merlin motorcaravan MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
  2. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
  3. Nail in nearside front tyre (2 times)
  4. Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
  6. Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  7. nearside seat belt stalk repaired (2 times)
  8. radiator leaking (2 times)
  9. Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  10. Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)

Talbot Merlin motorcaravan pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 10 50% 87,653

Talbot Merlin motorcaravan reliability FAQ

Across 1 Talbot Merlin motorcaravan vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 5.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Merlin motorcaravan MOT issues are: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a); Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Nail in nearside front tyre.

The typical Talbot Merlin motorcaravan in our data has covered around 87,653 miles.

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