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H196 BPN

1991 Talbot Camper

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,982 mi
Last recorded118,982 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Camper69,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH196 BPN
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 118,982 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 118,982 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 118,607 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 118,583 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 118,094 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,603 miles

n/s cv boot cracking front dics poor tempery repair to exhuast brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 110,736 miles

both o/s tyres getting low

both parking brake cables rusty

exhaust supports poor

front number plate poor

under side rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2020 107,620 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Slight exhaust blow from joins

Slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 23 Oct 2019 103,288 miles

slight travel footbrake

brake pipes rusty

ns cv boot damp

slight blow exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,288 miles

Slight play both rear wheel bearings

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both outer CV gaiters damp

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,142 miles

Offside outer CV gaiter damp

Slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,191 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak possible sump gasket

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,949 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 89,949 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,501 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 85,493 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,250 miles

Exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,650 miles

Front brake discs rusted

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 81,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 80,536 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 80,535 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 77,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 77,244 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,008 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 74,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,395 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 72,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 69,518 miles

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

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

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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H196 BPN is a 1991 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 69,948 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 H196 BPN, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H196 BPN is a 1991 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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