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D854 WAN

1986 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

76,794 mi
Last recorded76,794 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD854 WAN
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 76,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2025 75,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 17 May 2024 73,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,595 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,009 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 30 Jun 2022 70,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,013 miles

General vehicle condition under neath rusty

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,196 miles

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

Both front inner wheel arches corroded in various places

Front chassis under vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,254 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,765 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2017 63,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 63,765 miles

n/s/f inner wing area has few welded patches, and light corossion

o/s/f door handle part broken

Fail 21 Dec 2015 63,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhAUSt join insecure (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure park brake lever insecure (attached to drivers seat which is insecure ) (3.1.4b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wing / susp tower area corodded (2.4.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure o/s/f ( mounting arear corodded (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner wing area has few welded patches, and light corossion

o/s/f door handle part broken

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,765 miles

o/s/f door handle part broken (but useable)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 63,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f door handle part broken (but useable)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,765 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f inner arch/battery tray area corodded

n/s/f inner rack has very slight play

o/s/r tyre has many small tears on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f inner arch/battery tray area corodded

n/s/f inner rack has very slight play

o/s/r tyre has many small tears on outer sidewall

exhaust very low to ground

Fail 31 Aug 2013 63,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

2 exhaust mounts deteriorated 1 missing

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

battery tray badly corroded

drivers door handle broken

near side front inner rack arm slight play

off side rear tyre cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2013 63,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

2 exhaust mounts deteriorated 1 missing

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

battery tray badly corroded

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,465 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

battery tray excessively corroded and battery insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,462 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

battery tray excessively corroded and battery insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,211 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,211 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,035 miles

tyres slihgtly perished

Fail 17 Jun 2009 63,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

tyres slihgtly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,746 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,744 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,487 miles

advanced corrosion o/s/f crossmember behind gear box

battery insecure

both front bumper end caps loose

n/s/f door mirror glass deteriorated

n/s/f inner wing advanced corrosion

n/s/r service brake increase 29% behind o/s/r

Fail 25 Sep 2006 62,483 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advanced corrosion o/s/f crossmember behind gearbox

battery insecure

both front bumper end caps loose

n/s/f door mirror glass deteriorated

n/s/f inner wing advanced corrosion

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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D854 WAN is a 1986 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 D854 WAN, 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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D854 WAN is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 8 October 1986.

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