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D520 AGW

1987 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 Talbot Camper81,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD520 AGW
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet lip corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,788 miles

Both steering rack/tracking rod ball joints have play

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

The nearside rear inner wing shock absorber mounting point is corroded

The offside front tyre is more than eleven years old

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Both steering rack/tracking rod ball joints have play

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

The nearside rear inner wing shock absorber mounting point is corroded

The offside front tyre is more than eleven years old

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,700 miles

for previous advisories see test number 258975642303

Fail 10 Dec 2012 82,700 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

both sides front lower suspension arm tie rod bush's worn

corosion to o/s and n/s front inner wheel arch and chassis legs

corrosion to front and rear wheel arch's and outter sills

exhaust slight blow

poor beam image n/s headlamp

rear leaf springs fox clips loose and one damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,379 miles

Battery insecure

both front tyres perished

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

corrosion to outer sills and rear panel

heavy corrosion to front panel

heavy corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches

nearside headlamp has condensation on lense but not severly reducing light output

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Nov 2011 81,370 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Battery insecure

both front tyres perished

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

corrosion to outer sills and rear panel

heavy corrosion to front panel

heavy corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches

nearside headlamp has condensation on lense but not severly reducing light output

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Dec 2010 76,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,398 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 75,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,595 miles

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

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

welding nearside front inner wing offside reartyre cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,201 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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D520 AGW is a 1987 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D520 AGW, 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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D520 AGW is a 1987 Talbot Camper, first registered on 4 March 1987.

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