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B439 GVO

1984 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,516 mi
Last recorded50,516 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Talbot Camper68,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB439 GVO
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 50,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,006 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust and mountings poor condition

Both rear quater panels corroded

Left hand drive headlights fitted with beam deflectors

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2021 45,919 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear quater panels corroded

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust and mountings poor condition

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2019 43,710 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,363 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,116 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 42,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,438 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 42,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 42,311 miles

front brake discs coroded

Fail 13 May 2013 42,311 miles

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

front brake discs coroded

Pass 14 May 2012 41,590 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery inscure needs fixing

both front discs rusty

Fail 4 May 2012 41,565 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery inscure needs fixing

both front discs rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,438 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 40,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,513 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 39,489 miles

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

Centre Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,930 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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B439 GVO is a 1984 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B439 GVO, 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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B439 GVO is a 1984 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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