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A215 XAN

1983 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,538 mi
Last recorded77,538 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA215 XAN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2006 77,538 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

spare tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 9 May 2006 77,525 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassiss by spring hanger mounts both sides

n/s front tyre scrubbing and perished on sidewall

o/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

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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A215 XAN is a 1983 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,564 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 A215 XAN, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A215 XAN registered?

A215 XAN is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A215 XAN safe to buy?

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