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C744 KVS

1986 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,541 mi
Last recorded50,541 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC744 KVS
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,541 miles

Front Both front wheel arches slightly corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2024 50,322 miles

Front Front wheel arches slightly corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2022 49,969 miles

Central Front front panel and both front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2022 49,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front front panel and both front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2021 49,249 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 48,384 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 May 2020 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2019 47,246 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipes from fuel pump rotted (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front of bonnet corroded

front panel holed below headlamp,but not within prescribed areas

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 46,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 44,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,777 miles

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

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

All four wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,432 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,767 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,113 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2012 38,113 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,850 miles

EXHAUST HAS SOME CORROSION AND MINOR BLOWS IN PARTS

LEAF SPRING STARTING TO FLATTERN

Pass 29 May 2010 34,889 miles

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2009 34,173 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 7 May 2009 34,173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 14 May 2008 33,749 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 33,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,621 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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C744 KVS is a 1986 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C744 KVS, 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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C744 KVS is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 20 May 1986.

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