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C659 GYC

1986 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Talbot Camper69,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC659 GYC
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 86,739 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery little loose

corrosion front

corrosion inner sils + out riggers

exhaust mounts det cracking + cable tie

front slight bind LIMIT

h/b cable spring brocken

o/s c.v. boot cracking

poor horn

poor idle speed

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,716 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion battery tray

corrosioninner wing + o/s/f jacking point

o/s/r brake not locking

play rack

screen blown

Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion battery tray

corrosioninner wing + o/s/f jacking point

o/s/r brake not locking

play rack

screen blown

Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,498 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery tray e.c. + loose

corrosion inner wing + o/s/f sill s/advise

h/b spring broken

main beam warning light not working

n/s/f tyre scrubbed

o/s seat difficult to move

play o/s rack s/advise

rear no plate det

screen blown

ex bubbers spliting

Fail 14 Nov 2012 86,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery tray e.c. + loose

corrosion inner wing + o/s/f sill s/advise

h/b spring broken

main beam warning light not working

n/s/f tyre scrubbed

o/s seat difficult to move

play o/s rack s/advise

rear no plate det

screen blown

ex bubbers spliting

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,550 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2011 85,550 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake discs badly pitted

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2010 83,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,419 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 80,060 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 80,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rubber dust cover split on offside front lower ball joint

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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C659 GYC is a 1986 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 69,848 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 C659 GYC, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C659 GYC registered?

C659 GYC is a 1986 Talbot Camper, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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