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A480 LPR

1984 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,600 mi
Last recorded89,600 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 LPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,598 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure size = 185-14 C (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner 1/4 sill & rear inner & outer panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer 1/4 sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 88,203 miles

n/s wiper split

slight exhaust blow

various corrosion under camper

Pass 7 Jun 2014 87,420 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

o/s cv boot weeping

slight exhaust blow

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight noise from all wheel bearings

Fail 31 May 2014 87,420 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers cracking

o/s cv boot weeping

slight exhaust blow

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight noise from all wheel bearings

Pass 31 May 2013 86,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes rusty

slight noise from all wheel bearings

slight play in all wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 21 May 2013 86,546 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes rusty

slight noise from all wheel bearings

slight play in all wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 24 May 2012 86,268 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play and noise

brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/r tyre nailed

slight exhaust blows

slight imbalance rear brakes

various corrosion under motorhome

Fail 19 May 2012 86,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play and noise

brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/r tyre nailed

slight exhaust blows

slight imbalance rear brakes

various corrosion under motorhome

Pass 11 May 2011 84,593 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteriated

motorhome been standing

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s track rod end

various steering and suspention dust covers split

Fail 11 May 2011 84,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake hoses slightly deteriated

motorhome been standing

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s track rod end

various steering and suspention dust covers split

Pass 20 May 2010 84,071 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 84,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 82,725 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 82,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 82,722 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 82,722 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,722 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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A480 LPR is a 1984 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A480 LPR, 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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A480 LPR is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1984.

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