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C477 PJH

1986 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,994 mi
Last recorded85,994 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC477 PJH
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 85,994 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 85,994 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2018 85,762 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,973 miles

head light switch damaged but servicable

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Fail 28 Apr 2017 84,973 miles

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

head light switch damaged but servicable

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,786 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,636 miles

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

both front inner wheel arches/floorpans corroded but in a non prescribed area

Fail 18 Mar 2015 80,624 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches/floorpans corroded but in a non prescribed areas

slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,060 miles

both front wheel arches corroded but in a non prescribed area

Fail 15 Mar 2014 80,060 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

both front wheel arches corroded but in a non prescribed area

Pass 19 Jan 2013 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,789 miles

offside and nearside slight corossion inner sills

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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C477 PJH is a 1986 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 69,848 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 C477 PJH, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C477 PJH registered?

C477 PJH is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 21 May 1986.

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