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E726 CDP

1987 Talbot Camper

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,897 mi
Last recorded102,897 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Talbot Camper81,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE726 CDP
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,897 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 102,891 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,516 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2012 100,509 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,360 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,360 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,024 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 79,908 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake cable outer slevee rubbing on heat sheild

osf inner arch corroded

spacing washer on nsf caliper mount not correctly fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2008 78,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake cable outer slevee rubbing on heat sheild

osf inner arch corroded

spacing washer on nsf caliper mount not correctly fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,326 miles

slight bad earth on n/s rear lights

slight binding to rear brakes

slight movement in steering column

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,373 miles

as per test 261838316103

Fail 28 Apr 2006 72,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake linkage return spingt broken and pivot siezed, but not affecting operation

intermittant ignition fault/ non start

n/s/f brake caliper carrier mounting shim incorrectly fitted and fouling caliper, but not affecting operation

n/s/f tie bar bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear flexi brake hose perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2006 72,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside c.v boot heavily perished

oil leak on engine

wiper starting to smear

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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E726 CDP is a 1987 Talbot Camper in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E726 CDP, 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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E726 CDP is a 1987 Talbot Camper, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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