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E198 SYB

1987 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,710 mi
Last recorded76,710 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Talbot Camper81,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 SYB
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,710 miles

Bulk head rusty

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,243 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,795 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS+NS Wing's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 73,716 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front jacking points holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsf inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsf outer cill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osf inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osf wheel arch to inner wing 5+ holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,629 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,395 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 72,376 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,223 miles

Front Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.3.A.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

One of the exhaust rear hanger rubbers is missing.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

The exhaust tailpipe is corroded and bent.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

One of the rear exhaust mounting rubbers is missing.

The exhaust tail pipe is bent and damaged.

The offside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,733 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

One of the rear exhaust mounting rubbers is missing.

The exhaust tail pipe is bent and damaged.

The offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,313 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Cracks / splits in the o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2011 62,716 miles

Front discs surface corrosion present

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 61,182 miles

N/S/F JACKING POINT CORROSION NOT PERSCRIBED AREA

Fail 30 Jun 2006 61,182 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S/F JACKING POINT CORROSION NOT PERSCRIBED AREA

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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E198 SYB is a 1987 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 E198 SYB, 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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What year was E198 SYB registered?

E198 SYB is a 1987 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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