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D842 YMY

1987 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,590 mi
Last recorded56,590 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Talbot Camper81,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD842 YMY
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,309 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded/in poor condtion

Fail 9 Sep 2015 56,309 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion all body (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded/in poor condtion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,767 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 55,767 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 55,656 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2010 52,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,290 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,290 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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D842 YMY is a 1987 Talbot Camper in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D842 YMY, 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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D842 YMY is a 1987 Talbot Camper, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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