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D690 PKE

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,093 mi
Last recorded51,093 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD690 PKE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2014 51,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis has heavy surface corrosion

rear doors lower edges corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,093 miles

chassis has heavy surface corrosion

rear doors lower edges corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,092 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,002 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 75,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,365 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner wings heavily repaired

fuel smell under bonnet

outer sills badly corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

superficial strusture of vehicle corroded

tyres valves could be better

Fail 27 Mar 2009 49,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner wings heavily repaired

outer sills badly corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

superficial strusture of vehicle corroded

tyres valves could be better

Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,321 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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D690 PKE is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D690 PKE, 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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D690 PKE is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 May 1987.

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