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B196 REA

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,629 mi
Last recorded91,629 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB196 REA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2005 91,629 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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B196 REA is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B196 REA, 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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What year was B196 REA registered?

B196 REA is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B196 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B196 REA shows 1 test 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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