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E318 XPP

1987 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,543 mi
Last recorded73,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Talbot Camper81,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE318 XPP
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 73,543 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 73,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,740 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 72,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Fail 1 Jul 2017 70,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 2 Jul 2016 68,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 68,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,082 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

various welding has been done and covered over

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,452 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter slightly deteriorated

some welding been done and painted over

surface corrosion various parts and components underbody

Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,360 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 65,360 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust in places

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

corrosion to nearside front inner wing&underbody in places,welding repairs been made

Fail 9 Aug 2006 65,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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E318 XPP is a 1987 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 E318 XPP, 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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E318 XPP is a 1987 Talbot Camper, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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