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D739 RAR

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,176 mi
Last recorded87,176 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD739 RAR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 87,176 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 87,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyre treads are low

Rear tyre treads are perished and cracking

Pass 29 May 2018 82,575 miles

age related rust to body and under body

battery tray rusty

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 24 May 2018 82,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

age related rust to body and under body

battery tray rusty

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 4 May 2017 80,020 miles

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

Nearside headlight has water in it

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 80,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside headlight has water in it

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 77,837 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside headlight has water in it

slight corrosion in offside front wheel arch

Fail 6 May 2016 77,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside headlight has water in it

slight corrosion in offside front wheel arch

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,824 miles

front discs corroded

water in n/s/f headlamp

Fail 6 Nov 2014 66,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs corroded

water in n/s/f headlamp

Fail 25 Apr 2014 64,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,778 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,738 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,786 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,317 miles

Oil leak

arches corroded and rear valence corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,088 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 60,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,852 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2009 58,849 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre cracking

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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D739 RAR is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 D739 RAR, 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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D739 RAR is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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