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A77 DTV

1984 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,922 mi
Last recorded81,922 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA77 DTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 7,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear leaf springs weak

front brake discs pitted and corroded

unable to correctly identify vehicle in vsi

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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A77 DTV is a 1984 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A77 DTV, 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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How do I check the history of A77 DTV?

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What year was A77 DTV registered?

A77 DTV is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A77 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A77 DTV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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