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E818 MHN

1988 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,551 mi
Last recorded105,551 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Camper72,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE818 MHN
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 105,551 miles

vehicle underside has surface corrosion and has had extensive repairs to various prescribed areas

Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both spring hanger mounting points, (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 105,448 miles

Exhaust system insecure hangers missing x two, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides, (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by head lights, (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both spring hanger mounting points, (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,072 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 104,071 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 102,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Head lamp brackets corroded (not structural)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,351 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 89,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,248 miles

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

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

N/S parking brake poor.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S parking brake poor

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,550 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2013 64,547 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,455 miles

advise corrosion on front hubs

advise corrosion on front valance

advise corrosion underneath

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,585 miles

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

poor image on neraside headlamp

tyres perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2011 62,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

tyres perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,275 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 59,274 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,097 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 55,692 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,692 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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E818 MHN is a 1988 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 72,760 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 E818 MHN, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E818 MHN is a 1988 Talbot Camper, first registered on 19 February 1988.

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