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C238 UBJ

1985 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,194 mi
Last recorded51,194 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Talbot Camper68,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 UBJ
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 51,194 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 51,185 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 50,868 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 50,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour both rear tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 50,198 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour both rear tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,603 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 49,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shackle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,220 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 49,021 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,370 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 48,370 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,609 miles

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

offside and nearside rear sprig asistors damaged

slight play in nearside inner rack

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,554 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,496 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,386 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,969 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,793 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,709 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,664 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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C238 UBJ is a 1985 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 C238 UBJ, 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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What year was C238 UBJ registered?

C238 UBJ is a 1985 Talbot Camper, first registered on 20 November 1985.

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