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E659 JHN

1987 Talbot Camper

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

116,545 mi
Last recorded116,545 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Talbot Camper81,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE659 JHN
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 115,433 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 115,427 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind near side front wheel inner arch corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind off side front wheel inner arch corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,167 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,166 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 110,930 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 103,019 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 103,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013
Pass 24 Apr 2012
Fail 19 Apr 2012 86,213 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 78,852 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,727 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2009 72,484 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 72,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 67,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid low

front nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 18 Apr 2008 67,278 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid low

front nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 3 May 2007 61,572 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 61,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,912 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 54,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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E659 JHN is a 1987 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 E659 JHN, 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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E659 JHN is a 1987 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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