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A20 DAA

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,531 mi
Last recorded85,531 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DAA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 85,531 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,232 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 84,194 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,021 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,800 miles

Nearside outer sill is corroded.

Offside outer sill has been under sealed or similar.

Vehicle structure is corroded in general.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Load valve to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill is corroded.

Offside outer sill has been under sealed or similar.

Vehicle structure is corroded in general.

Fail 4 Oct 2018 82,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to vehicle structure in general.

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose on offside. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill is corroded.

Offside outer sill is coated in underseal.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,708 miles

nearside front tyre perished

underside surface corrosion

wheel arches corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Small corroded hole on offside front just outside prescribed area of drivers seatbelt

Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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 registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Small corroded hole on offside front just outside prescribed area of drivers seatbelt

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,569 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some corroshion to outer body please atend to a.s.a.p

Pass 9 May 2013 75,184 miles

Body corroding

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 75,184 miles

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

Body corroding

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,241 miles

Body corroding in places

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 74,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Body corroding in places

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,745 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 71,745 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,739 miles

Slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 10 Dec 2008 66,137 miles

battery light not working

both outer driveshaft gaiters perished

exhaust rubbers perished

front coil springs rusty

offside front door handle loose

rear shock bushes deteriorating

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 10 Dec 2008 66,137 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

battery light not working

both outer driveshaft gaiters perished

exhaust rubbers perished

front coil springs rusty

offside front door handle loose

rear shock bushes deteriorating

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,800 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

condensation in nearside headlamp not affecting pattern

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

oil light not working

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

slight exhaust blow at front to centre joint

spare tyre deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2007 59,800 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

condensation in nearside headlamp not affecting pattern

exhaust rubbers perished and slight exhaust blow at front to centre joint

oil leak not working

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

slight oil leaks on engine ang gearbox

spare tyre deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,495 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,927 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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A20 DAA is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 A20 DAA, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 DAA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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