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A164 LJO

1984 Talbot Express

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA164 LJO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,030 miles

corrosion under steps outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,133 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 69,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2006 68,881 miles

offside and nearside steps corroded outside prescribed area

offside inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 19 May 2006 68,881 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside steps corroded outside prescribed area

offside inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

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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A164 LJO is a 1984 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 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 A164 LJO, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A164 LJO registered?

A164 LJO is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 May 1984.

Is A164 LJO safe to buy?

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