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A894 JLF

1984 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,207 mi
Last recorded90,207 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Talbot Camper68,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA894 JLF
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 90,199 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 89,243 miles

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2019 89,215 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Aug 2018 88,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,986 miles

Slight footbrake travel.

Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,986 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight footbrake travel.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,792 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 85,792 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 84,463 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 82,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 80,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 79,324 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 79,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,676 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,772 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,462 miles

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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A894 JLF is a 1984 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 68,352 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 A894 JLF, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A894 JLF registered?

A894 JLF is a 1984 Talbot Camper, first registered on 4 February 1984.

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