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G490 OWA

1990 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,609 mi
Last recorded82,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Talbot Camper71,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 OWA
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,609 miles

Oil leak

front inner chassis legs getting rusty

front tyres wearing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 74,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight roughness in the off side front wheel bearing.

Pass 26 May 2005 66,759 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 66,654 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G490 OWA is a 1990 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 71,268 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 G490 OWA, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G490 OWA registered?

G490 OWA is a 1990 Talbot Camper, first registered on 4 June 1990.

Is G490 OWA safe to buy?

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