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E193 JHY

1987 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,235 mi
Last recorded86,235 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Camper81,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE193 JHY
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,862 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 83,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 81,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 80,224 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,784 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,454 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,046 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,325 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 76,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,743 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Slight play in rack ends

Winscreen has two chips outside of zone 'a' and zone 'b'

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,743 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Slight play in rack ends

Winscreen has two chips outside of zone 'a' and zone 'b'

Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,180 miles

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

slight play in rack ends and near side front bearing has slight noise when spun

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,452 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight noise from N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,001 miles

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

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

oil filler cap missin

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 62,706 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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E193 JHY is a 1987 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E193 JHY, 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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What year was E193 JHY registered?

E193 JHY is a 1987 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E193 JHY safe to buy?

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