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L564 SES

1993 Talbot Camper

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,174 mi
Last recorded66,174 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Camper62,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL564 SES
MakeTalbot
ModelCamper
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 66,174 miles

Both side front inner brake disc in very poor condition

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

Exhuast clamps in very poor condition(*STRONG ADVICE*)

Exhuast system in very poor condition(corroded)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (2.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front brake pipe slighty corroded

Nearside front brake wear warning wire damaged

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

Offside front headlamp slighty condensated

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Offside rear light cluster slighty damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side(corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody seal

Fail 15 Apr 2026 66,174 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (within 30 cm of seat belt mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side front inner brake disc in very poor condition

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

Exhuast clamps in very poor condition(*STRONG ADVICE*)

Exhuast system in very poor condition(corroded)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (2.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front brake pipe slighty corroded

Nearside front brake wear warning wire damaged

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

Offside front headlamp slighty condensated

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Offside rear light cluster slighty damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side(corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody seal

Pass 4 Oct 2024 65,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 64,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 64,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 64,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front mud flap broken/loose but not rubbing on wheel

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,480 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE SHOWING CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 63,480 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE SHOWING CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 61,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,432 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 56,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,832 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,175 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 48,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,877 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 47,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,082 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 47,082 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,770 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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L564 SES is a 1993 Talbot Camper in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L564 SES, 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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L564 SES is a 1993 Talbot Camper, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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