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C585 DFB

1986 Talbot Camper

Beige Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,163 mi
Last recorded61,163 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC585 DFB
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,163 miles

Front headlamp adjusters broken

Nearside Front steering rack bush has slight play.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front hole in flitch panel

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

Offside no plate lamp dim

horn has a weak tone

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 60,828 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 60,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 59,960 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2012 59,960 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,913 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,784 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 58,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 5,705 miles

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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C585 DFB is a 1986 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C585 DFB, 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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C585 DFB is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 22 May 1986.

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