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B414 CHG

1986 Talbot Express

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,137 mi
Last recorded105,137 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB414 CHG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,137 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,327 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 103,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 101,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B414 CHG is a 1986 Talbot Express in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B414 CHG, 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 B414 CHG registered?

B414 CHG is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 June 1986.

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