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D939 DFL

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,109 mi
Last recorded86,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD939 DFL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,012 miles

superficial rust all round not under prescribed area

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 82,598 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,016 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

one exhaust mounting rubber missing, has been replaced with thick plastic tie

Fail 2 Jul 2008 78,998 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust mounting rubbers perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2007 77,308 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 77,280 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear gear box mounting rubber split

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,680 miles

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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D939 DFL is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D939 DFL, 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 D939 DFL registered?

D939 DFL is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 May 1987.

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