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A657 ROR

1984 Talbot Express

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,862 mi
Last recorded90,862 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA657 ROR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2009 90,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 84,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,017 miles

damage front bumper

rear number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2005 79,264 miles

front bumper damaged

inner panel n/s/f+o/s/f corroding

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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A657 ROR is a 1984 Talbot Express in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A657 ROR, 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 A657 ROR registered?

A657 ROR is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 February 1984.

Is A657 ROR safe to buy?

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