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C843 XFD

1986 Talbot Camper

Silver Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,862 mi
Last recorded105,862 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC843 XFD
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,862 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,301 miles

Both front strut top mount slight play

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,087 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 99,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,891 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 97,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,647 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 96,637 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,701 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres are badly perished on side walls resulting in multiple deep cracks. Advise new tyres

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,036 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,426 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 84,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 82,654 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 81,740 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,740 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 May 2006 81,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 80,267 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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C843 XFD is a 1986 Talbot Camper in Silver with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C843 XFD, 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 C843 XFD registered?

C843 XFD is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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