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B166 BNM

1985 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,309 mi
Last recorded58,309 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Talbot Camper68,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB166 BNM
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,309 miles

battery tray under spare wheel rusty

clutch high

gearbox noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2015 58,309 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery tray under spare wheel rusty

clutch high

gearbox noisy

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,382 miles

door handle poor o/s lots of tape holding body together

under bonnet wiring very poor

Fail 9 Apr 2014 55,832 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

door handle poor o/s lots of tape holding body together

under bonnet wiring very poor

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,478 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 53,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,921 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,921 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,294 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 46,294 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 41,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 38,965 miles

surface rust and small hole in panel n/s †slight discoloured o/s headlamp

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,041 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 37,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B166 BNM is a 1985 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 68,449 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 B166 BNM, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B166 BNM is a 1985 Talbot Camper, first registered on 10 July 1985.

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