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D666 DPY

1987 Talbot Express

Multi-colour Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,678 mi
Last recorded70,678 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD666 DPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 70,678 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,750 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,104 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 66,025 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 66,025 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,176 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipe to n/s/f lower flexi pipe nut becoming corroded

brake pipe to o/s/f upper flexi pipe nut becoming corroded

rear number plate becoming detiriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2007 62,175 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipe to n/s/f lower flexi pipe nut becoming corroded

brake pipe to o/s/f upper flexi pipe nut becoming corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2007 62,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,732 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 58,589 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D666 DPY is a 1987 Talbot Express in Multi-colour with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D666 DPY, 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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D666 DPY is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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