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C574 SVN

1985 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

83,025 mi
Last recorded83,025 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1985 Talbot Camper68,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC574 SVN
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,025 miles

underbody heavly patched and undersealed

Fail 9 Dec 2014 83,013 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody heavly patched and undersealed

Fail 15 Nov 2014 83,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Underbody heavly patched and under sealed

Pass 22 Oct 2009 79,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 79,633 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,415 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 76,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,860 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 71,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,452 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 66,452 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C574 SVN is a 1985 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 C574 SVN, 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 C574 SVN registered?

C574 SVN is a 1985 Talbot Camper, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C574 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C574 SVN shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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