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H848 TYD

1990 Talbot Camper

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

69,007 mi
Last recorded69,007 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Camper71,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 TYD
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 69,007 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 69,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test the wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective loose inside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,548 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion appearing to o/side rear floor section of cab

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat has slight play in mount

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 68,548 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion appearing to o/side rear floor section of cab

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat has slight play in mount

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,020 miles

Passenger mirror glass cracked

Tow bar corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 68,020 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Passenger mirror glass cracked

Tow bar corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,883 miles

Front Head lamps cloudy (condensation)

various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2018 66,881 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Head lamps cloudy (condensation)

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

Offside Front Jacking point holed but outside prescribed area

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

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

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

exhasut deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion under van

various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,924 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded and blowing on joins

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside floor rotten (wooden floor)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2017 65,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front door steps (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded and blowing on joins

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside floor rotten (wooden floor)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,254 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 58,242 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wheel arches corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2015 55,020 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,020 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,728 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust mountss in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2013 54,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust mountss in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,159 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,696 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 51,696 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,245 miles

exhaust rubbers poor condition

front discs poor

o/s rear support spring cracked 4 fitted to rear

play in front wheelbearings

rear shocks in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2008 50,398 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 50,360 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2007 48,854 miles

advanced corrosion forming n/s and o/s front component mounts

advanced corrosion of o/s/r spring shackle mounts

corrosion forming front to rear brake pipe

parking brake lever travel near limit

wear in parking brake lever pivot

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,430 miles

corrosion forming on front to rear brake pipe

front tyres near wear limit

o/s outer c/v gaitor in poor condition

o/s steering rack gaitor in poor condition

rear exhaust section in poor condition

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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H848 TYD is a 1990 Talbot Camper in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 H848 TYD, 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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H848 TYD is a 1990 Talbot Camper, first registered on 4 December 1990.

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