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B685 BVH

1985 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,819 mi
Last recorded101,819 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Talbot Camper68,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB685 BVH
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 101,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion around vehicle.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 101,357 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion around vehicle.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 10,956 miles

front discs pitted

wipers slow

Fail 6 Oct 2017 100,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted tie bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,719 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 100,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,650 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 100,649 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,300 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 98,397 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 98,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 97,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 97,251 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 97,251 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion near nearside seat belt area

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

Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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B685 BVH is a 1985 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 68,449 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 B685 BVH, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B685 BVH is a 1985 Talbot Camper, first registered on 17 July 1985.

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