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D987 AFH

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

50,340 mi
Last recorded50,340 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD987 AFH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 50,340 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 50,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion in wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 49,917 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rear rubbers cracking/perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 49,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper track rod end dust cover light cracking

hubcaps fitted to all wheels

Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,667 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 49,667 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,570 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 45,212 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Emmission too low adjusted to 2.0%

Fail 29 Jan 2020 45,212 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Emmission too low adjusted to 2.0%

Offside Front Lower All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,858 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,348 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,513 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,820 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 42,818 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,994 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 41,972 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,781 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,886 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/side rear brake binding

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,002 miles

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

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

o/side rear brake binding

Pass 24 Oct 2008 164,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 164,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 36,999 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

front to rear and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,000 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 37,000 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 36,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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D987 AFH is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D987 AFH, 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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D987 AFH is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 April 1987.

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