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D878 KNX

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,095 mi
Last recorded67,095 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD878 KNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 67,095 miles

Battery tray flexing.

Exhaust mounts deteriorated.

N/s tyres deteriorated on the sidewalls.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering arms.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,076 miles

Nearside front brake disc rusted

Fail 18 Oct 2011 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside front brake disc rusted

Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,493 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 3 Sep 2010 64,490 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,894 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 60,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,176 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,521 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,074 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 55,074 miles

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

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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D878 KNX is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D878 KNX, 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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D878 KNX is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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