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D477 BPL

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD477 BPL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 122,619 miles

outer and inner sills undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2014 122,067 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2014 122,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2013 121,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 121,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 121,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 120,962 miles

condition of both n/s and o/s outer sills

condition of n/s and o/s undersills

corrosion both front inner wings

corrosion on both front chassis rails borderline

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on fuel pipes

fluctuation on rear brakes

play in steering rack n/s

Fail 15 Oct 2011 120,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

condition of both n/s and o/s outer sills

condition of n/s and o/s undersills

corrosion both front inner wings

corrosion on both front chassis rails borderline

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on fuel pipes

fluctuation on rear brakes

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 2 Nov 2010 118,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 116,568 miles

corrosion n/s/f inner wing borderline

corrosion o/s inner wheel arch

corrosion on body work

corrosion on both floors to sill

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on main brake pipe

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2007 115,592 miles

corrosion on front inner wing's

sercurity of n/s headlight

Pass 13 Jul 2006 113,134 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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D477 BPL is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D477 BPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D477 BPL is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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