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F429 SCW

1988 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,673 mi
Last recorded38,673 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Camper72,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF429 SCW
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 38,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush is split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair all (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 38,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush is split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair all (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 37,798 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 147,295 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 147,295 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,925 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 36,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2011
Fail 29 Mar 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 137,311 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 137,304 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shocker mounting areas getting rusty and weak

brake fluid level getting low

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f steering rack boot damp

n/s/f tyre side wall wearing

o/s/f door strap missing

o/s/r hand brake lower on effort

o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty in places

odd stickers on screen

oversized tax disc holder used

steering wheel covering loose on rim

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of van has surface in places

van has had paint/bodywork carried out

Pass 20 Feb 2009 136,295 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 136,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 133,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 132,417 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 131,766 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 131,760 miles

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

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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F429 SCW is a 1988 Talbot Camper in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 72,760 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 F429 SCW, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F429 SCW is a 1988 Talbot Camper, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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