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D751 YPH

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,767 mi
Last recorded64,767 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD751 YPH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 64,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 64,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2022 63,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2021 61,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 61,452 miles

Corrosion around sill both front doors

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 61,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Kick incorrect side for UK (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion around sill both front doors

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,955 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 59,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 58,833 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

steering lock as been removed

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,456 miles

vehicle covered by substance

Fail 18 Apr 2016 53,456 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f/ inner arch (2.4.A.3)

leaf springs corroded-x2 front inner arhces corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,446 miles

both front wings corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,601 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 50,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,402 miles

rear exhaust starting to corroded

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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D751 YPH is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D751 YPH, 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 D751 YPH registered?

D751 YPH is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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