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VAM 55D

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,168 mi
Last recorded140,168 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 55D
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 140,168 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 140,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2017 140,043 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2016 139,876 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis and inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

front chassis/outrigger corroded in non-prescribed area

Fail 16 Apr 2016 139,876 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis and inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

front chassis/outrigger corroded in non-prescribed area

Pass 2 Apr 2015 138,910 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 136,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front jacking point area slightly corroded

nearside mirror cover missing

nearside rear shock absorber rubber bushes deteriorated

offside front jacking point area slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber rubber bushes deteriorated

throttle pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 136,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust mount missing

nearside front jacking point area slightly corroded

nearside mirror cover missing

nearside rear shock absorber rubber bushes deteriorated

offside front jacking point area slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber rubber bushes deteriorated

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 132,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion offside front jacking point

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 132,032 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion offside front jacking point

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 128,399 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

greese around offside fornt cv boot

main beam tell tail light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2011 123,530 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 123,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box loose

Pass 12 Jul 2010 116,969 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers spliting

Pass 14 Jul 2009 114,665 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 111,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded,,replacement due

Fail 4 Jun 2008 111,748 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded,,replacement due

Pass 19 Jun 2007 107,818 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 107,818 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 100,725 miles

rust behine offside front wheel

rust under nearside front wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2005 98,286 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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VAM 55D is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 VAM 55D, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VAM 55D is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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