MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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
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
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
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
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)
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)
play in steering rack and both track rod ends have slight pla
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
front brake discs corroded
front brake hose fittings corroded
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was C550 EBV registered?
C550 EBV is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 4 February 1986.
Is C550 EBV safe to buy?
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