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E4 PGD

1989 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,070 mi
Last recorded69,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Camper60,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 PGD
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 69,070 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front @ limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion both front inner wheel arch's but not yet to fail criteria. corrosion starting o/s/f sill. 2x exhaust rubbers missing.

Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,065 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounting rubbers are missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray area heavily corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner door handle slightly loose at one end

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off body panel that it mounts to will not latch in to place (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both n/s and o/s are slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

gear box anti torque mount deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2023 69,063 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounting rubbers are missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray area heavily corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner door handle slightly loose at one end

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off body panel that it mounts to will not latch in to place (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both n/s and o/s are slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

gear box anti torque mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,051 miles

Alternator belt loose

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,583 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

One centre exhaust rubber split but exhaust still secure.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 68,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,995 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,993 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,587 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 64,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine running rough

exhaust rear end support rubber ring cracked/split

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked/split outer sidewall

rear fog light not working

Pass 31 May 2013 63,175 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 63,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 62,588 miles

Offside rear mud flap loose

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 62,581 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear mud flap loose

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,008 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 59,039 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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E4 PGD is a 1989 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 60,858 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 E4 PGD, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E4 PGD is a 1989 Talbot Camper, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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