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D880 WAN

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,698 mi
Last recorded13,698 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD880 WAN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 13,698 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 13,577 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 13,574 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 134,782 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 99,072 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2007 99,702 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2006 98,779 miles

same as original VT32 advise sheet issued

Fail 12 Aug 2006 98,779 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

all exhaust mounts perishing

nearside and offside front inner wing chassis area corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

play in both front hubs

signs of service brake run out on rear

Fail 29 Jul 2006 98,761 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all exhaust mounts perishing

brake fluid level low

nearside and offside front inner wing chassis area corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

oil leak

play in both front hubs

signs of uneven braking on rear service brake

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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D880 WAN is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D880 WAN, 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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D880 WAN is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 February 1987.

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