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B203 UTP

1984 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

75,388 mi
Last recorded75,388 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB203 UTP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2006 75,388 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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B203 UTP is a 1984 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 B203 UTP, 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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What year was B203 UTP registered?

B203 UTP is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B203 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B203 UTP shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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