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D644 GBX

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,541 mi
Last recorded118,541 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD644 GBX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 118,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 118,425 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 118,384 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 118,089 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 118,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 117,451 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 115,478 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 115,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,770 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 114,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,334 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 113,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,061 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 113,056 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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D644 GBX is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D644 GBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D644 GBX registered?

D644 GBX is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 January 1987.

Is D644 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D644 GBX shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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