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K908 XEL

1993 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

83,347 mi
Last recorded83,347 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Camper62,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK908 XEL
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,347 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 80,867 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,102 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,102 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,186 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 73,184 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just in front of rear axle and across the N/S of axle beam slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable outer covering corroded N/S + O/S (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 70,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working + upper stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just in front of rear axle and across the N/S of axle beam slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable outer covering corroded N/S + O/S (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,333 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 69,299 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,733 miles

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

Unable to view front brake pads.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 65,733 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Unable to view front brake pads.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,279 miles

O/S upper tail light inop

rear springs weak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 65,279 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S upper tail light inop

rear springs weak

Fail 6 May 2015 64,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 64,453 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 63,603 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 63,603 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,178 miles

o/s/r outer tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2010 59,178 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r outer tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 1 May 2009 57,516 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,448 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,681 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 21 Apr 2007 52,047 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 52,012 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,166 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 51,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K908 XEL is a 1993 Talbot Camper in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 62,616 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 K908 XEL, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K908 XEL registered?

K908 XEL is a 1993 Talbot Camper, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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