MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion to off side and near side front outer chassis areas
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
nearside front inner wing is corroded but not excessively
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
entire vehicle is in a state of corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
entire vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D71 SUR is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D71 SUR, 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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What year was D71 SUR registered?
D71 SUR is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1987.
Is D71 SUR safe to buy?
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