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D791 RTM

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,336 mi
Last recorded75,336 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD791 RTM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,336 miles

offside and nearside front inner wings corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2013 75,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside and nearside front inner wings corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,960 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 22 May 2010 69,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 69,110 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,832 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,946 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 62,960 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 62,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEARSIDE FRONT BATTERY INSECURE

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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D791 RTM is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D791 RTM, 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 D791 RTM registered?

D791 RTM is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1987.

Is D791 RTM safe to buy?

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