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D384 RGS

1987 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,029 mi
Last recorded83,029 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Talbot Camper81,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD384 RGS
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2021 83,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,978 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,033 miles

corrosion to front valance

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front seat belt buckle damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside headlamp misting

Fail 2 Sep 2016 74,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front valance

nearside front seat belt buckle damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside headlamp misting

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,025 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle damaged but serviceable

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced borderline (1.7.5a)

front valance corroded both sides under bonett

Fail 4 Sep 2015 74,019 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle damaged but serviceable

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced borderline (1.7.5a)

front valance corroded both sides under bonett

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,675 miles

sligfht corrosion on brake discs

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,532 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 73,532 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

all underside covered in underseal

rear foot brake on minimum peformance

Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,521 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased.

exhaust mounting rubbers are heavily perished.

nearside steering rack end has slight play at inner fixing.

offside front outer cv boot starting to perish.

securtiy of exhaust system.

vehicle has been undersealed.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,321 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside inner rack joint slight play

offside drivers seat slightly loose

welding heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2011 73,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside inner rack joint slight play

offside drivers seat slightly loose

Fail 27 May 2009 69,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate letters slighly faded

nearside front headlamp reflector poor condition & beam patern slightly misshapen

Pass 27 May 2009 69,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front number plate letters slighly faded

nearside front headlamp reflector poor condition & beam patern slightly misshapen

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,768 miles

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

nearside front headlamp unit condensation - slightly misshappen beam pattern

nearside front inner wing panel corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,058 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 65,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 62,223 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f headlight poor

Pass 7 Jun 2006 62,223 miles

o/s/f headlight poor

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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D384 RGS is a 1987 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 81,628 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D384 RGS, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D384 RGS is a 1987 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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