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B710 GAU

1984 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

44,704 mi
Last recorded44,704 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Talbot Camper68,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB710 GAU
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 44,704 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,342 miles

long travel on footbrake pedle

Fail 18 Jul 2023 44,342 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 41,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2021 41,454 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,162 miles

bottom engine/gearbox mount play

corrosion in front of n/s front wheel but not in prescribed area

n/s rear bumper corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 41,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bottom engine/gearbox mount play

corrosion in front of n/s front wheel but not in prescribed area

n/s rear bumper corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,848 miles

n/s front arch in front of wheel excess corrossion

n/s front doorstep inside vehicle corroded

n/s front mirror cracked

n/s front uoter driveshaft gaitor slight split and grease present

n/s track rod end boot cover deteriorating

slight warpness in o/s n/s rear drums

Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,801 miles

N/S front cv boot slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion both front inner wheel arch's

slight corrosion both inner and outer sills

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside sill top slight corrosion

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2017 40,319 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside sill top slight corrosion

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,869 miles

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

nearside front doorstep corroded not prescribed area

slight corrosion behind and in front of nearside front wheel

Fail 25 Jul 2016 39,869 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tie wrapped (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front as bulbs insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing bottom (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 1/4 panal (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion pillow (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front doorstep corroded not prescribed area

slight corrosion behind and in front of nearside front wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 37,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust supported with wire and cable ties

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,315 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 37,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,268 miles

some cracking tyres

underside and structure corroding and repaired on and near prescribed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,653 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,706 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rubbers poor

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,928 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,029 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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B710 GAU is a 1984 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 B710 GAU, 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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B710 GAU is a 1984 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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