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A4 JRY

1990 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,256 mi
Last recorded60,256 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Camper71,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JRY
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 60,256 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 59,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 58,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,682 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,041 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 53,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,113 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 50,907 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 49,078 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,143 miles

rear leaf springs heavily wrapped and greased assumably for protection

Fail 13 Jun 2016 46,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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rear springs covered

Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,282 miles

Slight play in off side rear anti roll bar link. Some brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,585 miles

Near side front inner wing slightly corroded outside perscribed area. Some brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 41,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Near side front inner wing slightly corroded outside perscribed area. Some brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 40,169 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight play in rear spring hanger bushs

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,169 miles

slight play in rear spring hanger bushs

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,470 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front marker light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,651 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,600 miles

Nearside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,355 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 30,338 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 May 2007 28,772 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 28,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Camper?

Based on 3,690 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,098
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 230
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
position lamp(s) not working 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 144
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
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A4 JRY is a 1990 Talbot Camper in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 71,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Camper fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 JRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 JRY registered?

A4 JRY is a 1990 Talbot Camper, first registered on 7 December 1990.

Is A4 JRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 JRY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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