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D953 APM

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

85,181 mi
Last recorded85,181 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD953 APM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 85,181 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 85,180 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,931 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 84,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,407 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 84,407 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

poor beam pattern from n/s headlamp - poss caused by condensation

Fail 18 May 2015 84,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 83,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 83,357 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 83,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2010 83,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

under body in poor condition and corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 83,115 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 83,076 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,567 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,599 miles

nearside front chassi has corrosion but not in prescribed area

offside front chassi has corrosion but not in prescribed area

Fail 30 Aug 2006 69,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front chassi has corroion but not in prescribed area

offside front chassi has corrosion but not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Nov 2005 62,004 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 61,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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D953 APM is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 D953 APM, 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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D953 APM is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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