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B183 OAJ

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,631 mi
Last recorded105,631 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB183 OAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 105,631 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect euro lights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect euro lights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 102,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily plated and underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2020 102,975 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily plated and undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2020 102,975 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily plated and undersealed

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed spare fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 102,622 miles

general underside corrosion and heavily plate

Fail 8 Jul 2019 102,622 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion and heavily plate

Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,128 miles

Nearside Front outrigger heavily corroded

general underside corrosion

headlight diffusers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 102,128 miles

Nearside Front outrigger heavily corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general underside corrosion

headlight diffusers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,896 miles

Nearside Front outrigger and jacking point weakened by corrosion

general underside corrosion and heavily welded

headlight diffusers used obtain pattern

Fail 7 Jul 2017 101,896 miles

Nearside Front outrigger and jacking point weakened by corrosion

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

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

general underside corrosion and heavily welded

headlight diffusers used obtain pattern

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,391 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear corner bumper loose

general underside corrosion and wheel arches filled

Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,391 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear corner bumper loose

general underside corrosion and wheel arches filled

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,804 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers seat loose in runners

foot brake long travel

general underside corrosion, heavily welded and o/s/r wheel arch filler cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers seat loose in runners

foot brake long travel

general underside corrosion, heavily welded and o/s/r wheel arch filler cracking

Pass 14 May 2014 100,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

filler in rear wheel arches

general underside corrosion and extensive welding repairs

Fail 10 May 2013 100,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

all wheel arches filled

chassis under o/s/f wheel arch corroded

general underside corrosion and heavily plated

Pass 10 May 2013 100,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all wheel arches filled

chassis under o/s/f wheel arch corroded

general underside corrosion and heavily plated

Fail 17 Apr 2012 99,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust rubbers cracked

front exhaust clamp broken

general underside corrosion and heavily plated

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust rubbers cracked

front exhaust clamp broken

general underside corrosion and heavily plated

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 99,807 miles

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

all wheel arches repaired by filling

o/s centre outrigger damaged

renovated vehicle heavily plated and undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2010 99,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

o/s centre outrigger damaged

o/s/f chassis corroded under wing

o/s/r wheel arch filler

Fail 3 Nov 2009 99,414 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,414 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 94,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,569 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 93,547 miles

corrosion around n/s door step

front brake discs rusty

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s outer cv boot has small split

Fail 13 May 2006 93,547 miles

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

corrosion around n/s door step

front brake discs rusty

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s outer cv boot has small split

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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B183 OAJ is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 B183 OAJ, 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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B183 OAJ is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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