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D559 CDG

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,754 mi
Last recorded141,754 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD559 CDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 141,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door handle insecure. (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Haqndbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Recommend brake be bled

Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,117 miles

drivers door difficult to close

slight piay in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Nov 2016 133,115 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint near side (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working off side (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play near side front (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door difficult to close

slight piay in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Nov 2015 123,095 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 123,088 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hangers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2014 120,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 116,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 112,996 miles

Engine has oil leak

Inner steering rack joints have some play

N/S outer cv gaiter weeping grease

Pass 3 Mar 2010 111,813 miles

corrosion to osf chassis

Fail 20 Mar 2009 110,463 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to osf/nsf inner wing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 110,463 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to osf/nsf inner wing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 108,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to os/ns inner sills

Fail 18 Mar 2008 108,514 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to os/ns inner sills

Pass 14 Mar 2007 108,068 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 108,068 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Both front top shock absorber mpounts have some play

Engine emits some blue smoke

Steering rack has some lift and play.

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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D559 CDG is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D559 CDG, 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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D559 CDG is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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