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ExpiredMileage
50,909 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
exhaust rubbers getting worn
poor image both headlamps
rear brake backplates getting corroded
some corrosion both rear outer and undersills
some corrosion front and rear inner arches
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake servo pipe getting perished
existing repairs to both outer sills ,undersills,inner wings and rear arches appear ok but heavily undersealed
small hole offside c.v boot
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front n/s & o/s inner wheel arches / chassis heavily under-sealed
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch - within 30cm of strut mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - next to front spring mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - next to rear spring mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front n/s & o/s inner wheel arches / chassis heavily under-sealed
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper blades obscuring view (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Vehicle has had extensive plating to under body in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
lower part of doors corroded.
sides of vehicle showing signs of repairs
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 3 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x4 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs in poor condition
o/s door mirror cracked
rear no plate cracked
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs in poor condition
o/s door mirror cracked
rear no plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
front brake discs corroded
n/s rack arm worn
poor pattern on headlamps
o/s front tyre worn outside edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s front tyre worn outside edge
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s front inner arch corroded
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s front inner arch corroded
slight play in steering rack
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D65 EDC is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 D65 EDC, 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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D65 EDC is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 January 1987.
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