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ERZ 8738

1984 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,415 mi
Last recorded125,415 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Talbot Camper68,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 8738
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 125,415 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 125,406 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear both shock absorbers external casing corroded but not effecting its function

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion in places on vehicle under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tail-pipe corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear both shock absorbers external casing corroded but not effecting its function

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion in places on vehicle under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tail-pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 124,827 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 124,826 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,848 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 50,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 48,636 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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ERZ 8738 is a 1984 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 68,352 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 ERZ 8738, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERZ 8738 registered?

ERZ 8738 is a 1984 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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