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B599 AMM

1984 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,129 mi
Last recorded55,129 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Talbot Camper68,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB599 AMM
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 55,128 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,083 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill slightly correded

Rear shock bushes perished

area around brake servo mount slightly corroded

both front track rod end gaiters perished

both front wheel bearings have slight play

slight corrosion to both front top suspension mount areas

Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,026 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 55,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 54,911 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tyre sidewalls heavily cracked

signs of dampness around brake master cylinder

Fail 31 May 2019 54,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tyre sidewalls heavily cracked

signs of dampness around brake master cylinder

Pass 24 May 2018 54,018 miles

horn poor tone

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,958 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 51,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2016 50,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 50,060 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 50,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front inner wing starting to corrode near brake hose fixing bracket

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,023 miles

near side front inner wing starting to corrode near brake hose fixing bracket

Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,877 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 49,877 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B599 AMM is a 1984 Talbot Camper in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B599 AMM, 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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What year was B599 AMM registered?

B599 AMM is a 1984 Talbot Camper, first registered on 22 October 1984.

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