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D939 TPN

1986 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,387 mi
Last recorded42,387 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD939 TPN
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,387 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 42,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 42,346 miles

exhaust rubbers starting to crack

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,327 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUBBER MOUNTINGS STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

HEADLAMP LENSES/REFLECTORS DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY & NOISE ON BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE PADS

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,881 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,194 miles

o/s headlamp reflector fading/deteriorating - slightly reducing light output

slight play in both front & o/s/r wheel bearings (unable to check n/s/r due to brake binding)

unable to visually check brake pads

Fail 3 Jul 2015 41,190 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s headlamp reflector fading/deteriorating - slightly reducing light output

slight play in both front & o/s/r wheel bearings (unable to check n/s/r due to brake binding)

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,731 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,249 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 31,016 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,016 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,026 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 27,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,168 miles

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

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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D939 TPN is a 1986 Talbot Camper in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 D939 TPN, 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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What year was D939 TPN registered?

D939 TPN is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 13 August 1986.

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