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A369 RVV

1984 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,347 mi
Last recorded89,347 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA369 RVV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,347 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,464 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose locking nut (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 79,546 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel tank hose badly perished

hand brake performance just ok

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 16 May 2016 79,411 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel tank hose badly perished

hand brake performance just ok

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 20 Apr 2016 79,099 miles

Nearside Battery insecure leisure battery (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front > rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

fuel hose to tank deteriorating

inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 19 May 2015 71,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,864 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 70,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle has electrical fault effecting front lights and wipers.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,563 miles

some mew exhaust rings

Fail 17 Apr 2013 70,563 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some mew exhaust rings

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,646 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

minor corrosion offside floorpan

minor damage nearside rear lamp lens

rear number plate deteriorated but legible at time of test

slight blow(s) on exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,897 miles

slight corrosion to some steel brake pipes

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2010 66,844 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to some steel brake pipes

suspec t limiter v alve needs adjusting after auxiliary springs fitted

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,800 miles

near and offside rear leaf springs getting weak

nearside rear hand brake cable in poor condition

various points of corrosion due to age and lack of use

Fail 1 Apr 2009 65,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

near and offside rear leaf springs getting weak

nearside rear hand brake cable in poor condition

various points of corrosion due to age and lack of use

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,382 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air intake hose insecure and broken

nearside indicator lens cracked

rear lower engine mounting bush has excess movement

Fail 31 Mar 2008 64,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air intake hose insecure and broken

nearside indicator lens cracked

rear lower engine mounting bush has excess movement

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,758 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 61,622 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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A369 RVV is a 1984 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 A369 RVV, 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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A369 RVV is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 May 1984.

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