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B245 AGL

1984 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,038 mi
Last recorded82,038 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Talbot Camper68,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB245 AGL
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Various rust appearing underneath

Fail 31 Oct 2016 82,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Various rust appearing underneath

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

still some corrosion on chassis but not in perscribed areas

wipers poor

Fail 2 Jun 2015 81,250 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake slight bind , hand brake cable

rear tyres perished

wipers poor

Pass 13 May 2014 79,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2013 79,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,023 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f inner driveshaft boots split

n/s/f outer sill hole outside prescribed area

various corrosion to body

various welds

Fail 7 Apr 2011 79,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s & o/s/f inner driveshaft boots split

n/s/f outer sill hole outside prescribed area

various corrosion to body

various welds

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,332 miles

bonnet hinge area corroded

front inner arches slight corrosion

front jacking points corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded outside area

various corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2010 77,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

bonnet hinge area corroded

front inner arches slight corrosion

front jacking points corroded

handbrake return spring broke

n/s/f outer sill corroded outside area

various corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,299 miles

bonnet mount panel corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

various corrosion and old welds

Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

bonnet mount panel corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

various corrosion and old welds

Pass 10 Jan 2008 73,508 miles

n/s/f outrigger corroded outside prescribed area

o/s/f inner arch welded from under

various underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2008 73,508 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f outrigger corroded outside prescribed area

o/s/f inner arch welded from under

various underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,630 miles

as with vt30

Fail 23 Feb 2007 69,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

bulk head been filled with fix a foam

front exhaust shield loose

hole nearside front step

hole nearside front wing to front panel

hole offside front outer sill

nearside rear light been repaired

Fail 30 Oct 2006 69,512 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

n/s hand brake performance slightly low

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/f discs inner surface

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2005 62,041 miles

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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B245 AGL is a 1984 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 68,352 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 Camper fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B245 AGL, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B245 AGL is a 1984 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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