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B435 BAF

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,839 mi
Last recorded76,839 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB435 BAF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2011 76,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs scored and worn

front headlights dull

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,839 miles

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

front brake discs scored and worn

front headlights dull

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs scored

o/s/r back plate slight misting of oil

Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2006 79,041 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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B435 BAF is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B435 BAF, 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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B435 BAF is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 April 1985.

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