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D686 FPX

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,652 mi
Last recorded97,652 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD686 FPX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 97,652 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

under floor surface rust by steering/suspension/brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion under floor by steering/suspension/brakes (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 97,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet upper hinge loose and corroded

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust Mountings cable ties not correct

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside front tyre heavily cracking on sidewall

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear additional high level position lamp outer casing missing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,739 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

tyres perishing

Fail 15 Oct 2013 95,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

slight bind to offside rear brake

tyres perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 91,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

slight bind to offside rear brake

tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,659 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 91,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,267 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 90,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 89,479 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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D686 FPX is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D686 FPX, 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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D686 FPX is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 May 1987.

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