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C697 TPJ

1986 Talbot Camper

Beige Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,105 mi
Last recorded134,105 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC697 TPJ
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 134,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 134,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 134,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 133,529 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 133,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 130,915 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure

Fail 1 May 2012 130,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 May 2011 130,899 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 130,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 129,439 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 129,439 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 127,379 miles

nearside rear tyre slight deterioration

slight play in offside inner steering rack end

Pass 20 Mar 2008 127,005 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 126,740 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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C697 TPJ is a 1986 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C697 TPJ, 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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C697 TPJ is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 16 April 1986.

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