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D646 YBV

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,447 mi
Last recorded89,447 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD646 YBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,447 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 89,431 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 88,983 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 88,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,371 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,648 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint covers (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion areas forming on body panels/wheel arches etc - no sharp edges at present

Fail 6 Dec 2018 87,648 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint covers (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion areas forming on body panels/wheel arches etc - no sharp edges at present

Pass 28 Oct 2017 86,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,912 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 84,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,802 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 82,684 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 76,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,304 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyre walls perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 73,989 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 73,989 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,807 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,179 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 71,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 71,095 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 71,078 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 66,356 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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D646 YBV is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 D646 YBV, 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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D646 YBV is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1987.

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