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D209 JWD

1987 Talbot Camper

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,686 mi
Last recorded106,686 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Talbot Camper81,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD209 JWD
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,686 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have condensation affecting the beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 106,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 105,415 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 105,408 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 103,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2013 103,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,982 miles

both front brake discs hevley rusted

Fail 9 Jul 2012 100,948 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs hevley rusted

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,461 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly detiorated

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 98,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly detiorated

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,199 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

middle and rear exhaust mounts slightly detiorated

Fail 9 Jul 2010 95,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

middle and rear exhaust mounts slightly detiorated

Pass 27 Jun 2009 93,876 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

nearside front lower ball joint secured with two lock nuts,no movement found.

Fail 22 Mar 2008 92,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 92,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 89,100 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 87,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 87,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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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D209 JWD is a 1987 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 81,628 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 D209 JWD, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D209 JWD is a 1987 Talbot Camper, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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