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B366 TFK

1985 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,230 mi
Last recorded99,230 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB366 TFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,230 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch area corroded,

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door step area corroded.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch area corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch area corroded,

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door step area corroded.

Offside Front Wheel arch area corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,227 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

body work and wheel arches corroded

both front inner wing areas corroded

general under body corrosion

under side welded and repaired and under silled

Fail 5 Feb 2018 99,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

body work and wheel arches corroded

both front inner wing areas corroded

general under body corrosion

under side welded and repaired and under silled

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,803 miles

body work corroded

front inner wheel arch's corroding

general under body corrosion

underside under silled

wheel arches and outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 97,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking area (2.4.A.3)

body work corroded

general under body corrosion

wheel arches and outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,410 miles

Nearside Front outer rigger jacking point corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 94,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases incomplete at rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer rigger jacking point corroded through

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,031 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 94,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,773 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play n/s/ steering arm

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 84,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2009 82,311 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2009 82,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2007 81,815 miles

nearside wiperblade split. †vin number has faded and becoming difficult to read. †nearside ball joint rubber boot split.

Fail 26 May 2007 81,815 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

nearside wiperblade split. †vin number has faded and becoming difficult to read. †nearside ball joint rubber boot split.

Fail 29 Dec 2005 80,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

poor efort horn,poor brake pedle,

Pass 29 Dec 2005 80,392 miles

poor efort horn,poor brake pedle,

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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B366 TFK is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B366 TFK, 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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B366 TFK is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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