MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,827 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective CABLE TIES AS EXHAUST MOUNTS (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL UNDERCARRIAGE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AFTER LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BEFORE LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel arch has slight corrosion.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust rubbers are missing.
light under body corrosion.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f body has light corrosion.
o/s/f jacking point has light corrosion.
o/s/f wheel arch has light corrosion.
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust system corroded
o/s/f wheel arch has slight corrision
o/s/r tyre cracking on edges
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s/r brake has slight bind.
slight corrosion around jacking points.
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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B605 DAF is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 B605 DAF, 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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B605 DAF is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 June 1985.
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