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L283 RAR

1993 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,940 mi
Last recorded79,940 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Camper62,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 RAR
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 79,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,801 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 79,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 76,540 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 76,521 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 73,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 71,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear leaf springs have been modified.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,172 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,948 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,568 miles

offside rear tyre is perrishing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,434 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to split

Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,434 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,407 miles

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

rear spring bushs worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 58,407 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear spring bushs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 57,323 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,149 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,665 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 48,150 miles

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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L283 RAR is a 1993 Talbot Camper in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 L283 RAR, 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 L283 RAR registered?

L283 RAR is a 1993 Talbot Camper, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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