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F680 MRA

1989 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 2482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,676 mi
Last recorded81,676 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Camper60,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 MRA
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,482cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 81,676 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 81,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,533 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in sticky substance except near side rear as its been replaced (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrig just behind near side front wheel corroded hole visible but structural strength not significantly reduced strong advisory (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear light units affected by indicators and hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear leaf springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators and hazards (4.5.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf springs mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 81,515 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in sticky substance except near side rear as its been replaced (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrig just behind near side front wheel corroded hole visible but structural strength not significantly reduced strong advisory (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear light units affected by indicators and hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear leaf springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators and hazards (4.5.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf springs mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,419 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 81,383 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 296n/s 173o/s 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheelarch - 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear lamp units affected by indicators & hazard lamps (4.2.3 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 3 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 81,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,894 miles

nearside and offside front outriggers corroded not near to steering or suspension

Fail 20 Aug 2016 79,874 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front outriggers corroded not near to steering or suspension

Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,393 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,368 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 76,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,036 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 74,305 miles

Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,604 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2010 72,934 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,944 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 71,944 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,544 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 71,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear rubber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly cracked on sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,157 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 68,907 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 68,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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F680 MRA is a 1989 Talbot Camper in White with a 2,482cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F680 MRA, 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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F680 MRA is a 1989 Talbot Camper, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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