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A69 NWL

1984 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,855 mi
Last recorded54,855 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA69 NWL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 54,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front door handle broken but still usable ,

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 54,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front door handle broken but still usable ,

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,574 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing slightly from manifold area but not deemed excessive at time of test

existing repairs to vehicle understructure appear ok at time of test

front discs getting corroded and worn

front suspension arm bushes getting perished

poor image nearside headlamp (due to condensation)

some play both track rod ends and steering rack

some play steering column top support mounting

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jun 2014 54,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leak

some play steering column top support mounting

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 52,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,651 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,565 miles

Advise exhaust rubbers perrished

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhausst ruber montongs perished

Fail 11 Jun 2008 48,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhausst ruber montongs perished

Fail 6 Jun 2008 48,565 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished offside front disc worn slightly

Pass 5 May 2007 48,565 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 48,160 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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A69 NWL is a 1984 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A69 NWL, 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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A69 NWL is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 February 1984.

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