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C637 BSP

1986 Talbot Camper

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,353 mi
Last recorded81,353 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC637 BSP
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,353 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but still secure (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,805 miles

front number plate cracked but still secure

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,317 miles

Offside headlamp damp inside

Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,317 miles

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

Offside headlamp damp inside

Fail 15 Jan 2016 77,281 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

small hole at offside jacking point

some exhaust mountings missing but exhaust supported by ties

some water in offside head lamp

Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,358 miles

slight movement at nearside steering arm at rack

Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,649 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,131 miles

engine oil leak

oner exhaust rubber split but exhaust still secure

side wall cracks nearside front tyre

slight condensation in headlamps

slight dampness at fuel pump

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,636 miles

nearside front tyre showing slight deterioration (cracking outer sidewall)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,487 miles

both front brake discs slightly rusty

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2011 68,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs slightly rusty

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 669,402 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 66,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,160 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 62,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,879 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 5 Oct 2007 58,879 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 7 Oct 2006 56,873 miles

sills and outriggers plus parts of bodywork showing signs of rusting

Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,862 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sills and outriggers begining to rust

Pass 10 Aug 2005 54,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall begining to crack

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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C637 BSP is a 1986 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C637 BSP, 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 C637 BSP registered?

C637 BSP is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is C637 BSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C637 BSP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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