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A7 WJJ

1985 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,890 mi
Last recorded84,890 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 WJJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,890 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,611 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,595 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 83,562 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,016 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 80,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,468 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,033 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 7,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,326 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 70,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 70,009 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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A7 WJJ is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 A7 WJJ, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 WJJ is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 August 1985.

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