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C556 AHN

1986 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,347 mi
Last recorded120,347 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC556 AHN
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 120,347 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached And bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Heavy underseal

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy underseal

Fail 20 Jul 2017 113,554 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2016 110,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rusting to various brake pipes

rusting to various prescribed areas

Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,844 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rusting to various brake pipes

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 103,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,874 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 99,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Note: Offside drive shaft inner boot is split.

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 99,820 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Note: Offside drive shaft inner boot is split.

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 95,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2010 95,612 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 94,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,726 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,805 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 89,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 85,375 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 85,369 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C556 AHN is a 1986 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 C556 AHN, 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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C556 AHN is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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