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A578 CNU

1983 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,756 mi
Last recorded97,756 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Talbot Camper89,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA578 CNU
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2022 97,756 miles

Both sides under sills are corroded but not in perscribed area

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch is slightly stiff

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides at various locations including engine bay area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath the vehicle at various locations and is covered with thick under-seal paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides at various locations (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn has slight up and down movement (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 97,707 miles

under sills slightly corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 11 Mar 2021 97,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front under arch holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside and nearside lower sills holed and corroded but not within prescribed areas

offside front under arch holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis has slight corrosion

corrosion under front wings but not weak

rear leaf springs corroded but not weak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,896 miles

vehicle presented undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,559 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bushes perished

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,180 miles

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

nearside under front wheel arch corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,953 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

nearside front under arch holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside and nearside sills surface corroded

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 77,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 76,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,457 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 74,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,809 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 73,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,531 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 70,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,086 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 61,086 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 59,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

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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A578 CNU is a 1983 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 89,563 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 A578 CNU, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A578 CNU is a 1983 Talbot Camper, first registered on 2 December 1983.

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