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C550 EBV

1986 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,826 mi
Last recorded82,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 EBV
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,826 miles

Large amount of corrosion appearing on most areas of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sil. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,420 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 79,415 miles

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

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

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

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

OFF SIDE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING GONE ,EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,164 miles

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

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

THE VAN IS CORRODED ON N/S

Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,158 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

THE VAN IS CORRODED ON N/S

Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,468 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 78,452 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 267,071 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 77,943 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,462 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 77,445 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,998 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 76,998 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,859 miles

play in steering rack and both track rod ends have slight pla

Fail 23 Jun 2008 76,829 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

play in steering rack and both track rod ends have slight pla

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,257 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake hose fittings corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,183 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 75,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C550 EBV is a 1986 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C550 EBV, 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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C550 EBV is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 4 February 1986.

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