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G373 RFC

1989 Talbot Camper

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,816 mi
Last recorded71,816 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Camper60,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG373 RFC
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 71,816 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,149 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,034 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,332 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 60,731 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

exhaust hangers perished

fuel tank corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,731 miles

exhaust hangers perished

fuel tank corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,867 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 58,337 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 57,024 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 57,024 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2008 53,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,504 miles

C.O. reading slightly high

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

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

exhaust rubber hangers perishing

slight fluctuation on rear brake readings

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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G373 RFC is a 1989 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 60,858 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 G373 RFC, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G373 RFC registered?

G373 RFC is a 1989 Talbot Camper, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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