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D572 GOU

1987 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,567 mi
Last recorded59,567 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Camper81,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD572 GOU
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 59,567 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner step slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 59,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill Out side of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rotten 19years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rotten 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 59,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed side wall rotten (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill Out side of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rotten 19years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rotten 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,931 miles

Both rear springs rear shackle bushs poor condition

Nearside Front Slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and rotten 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rotten 21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 58,922 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine Vehicle blown 3.42 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear springs rear shackle bushs poor condition

Nearside Front Slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and rotten 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rotten 21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,465 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 56,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,519 miles

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,263 miles

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

Offside headlamp poor pattern

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,010 miles

Nearside Front lower door started to corroded

Offside Front lower door started to corrded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,596 miles

both front head lamps refectors started to corroded

corroded blisters bottom both front doors

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,571 miles

corroded blisterson front doors at bottom and both front wings on seam edges

o/s/r tyre started to perish outer wall

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,397 miles

both front discs slighty pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,613 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 54,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,480 miles

both front discs slighty worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,238 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,493 miles

o/s/r back body member started to corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,684 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 52,684 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,259 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 46,041 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 46,035 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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D572 GOU is a 1987 Talbot Camper in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D572 GOU, 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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D572 GOU is a 1987 Talbot Camper, first registered on 3 April 1987.

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