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C656 MDP

1985 Talbot Camper

Beige Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,447 mi
Last recorded124,447 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Talbot Camper68,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC656 MDP
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 124,447 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 122,188 miles

Both front tyres have cuts to tread

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rubbing on wiring loom (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,609 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

offside front tyre perishing

offside inner driveshaft boot leaking from large clip end

rear wood frame perishing slightly

slight play in upper steering colomn

Fail 10 Jun 2015 121,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

offside front tyre perishing

offside inner driveshaft boot leaking from large clip end

rear wood frame perishing slightly

slight play in upper steering colomn

Pass 13 Jun 2014 120,996 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust mounting rubbers split/missing

slight movement in steering column

Fail 11 Jun 2014 120,981 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust mounting rubbers split/missing

slight movement in steering column

Pass 6 Jun 2013 127,361 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

General underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2011 68,842 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,449 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,449 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,118 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 68,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front panal rusty/holed

slight inbalance rear footbrake

Fail 11 Apr 2008 67,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front panal rusty/holed

slight inbalance rear footbrake

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,694 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 67,687 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre are perished on the sidewalls

Pass 8 Jul 2006 67,196 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 67,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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.

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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C656 MDP is a 1985 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 C656 MDP, 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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C656 MDP is a 1985 Talbot Camper, first registered on 13 September 1985.

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