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B3 PET

1986 Talbot Express

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,191 mi
Last recorded246,191 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PET
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 246,191 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 244,070 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 244,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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B3 PET is a 1986 Talbot Express in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 79,125 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 B3 PET, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B3 PET registered?

B3 PET is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is B3 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 PET shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 PET have outstanding finance?

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