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B75 MMY

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,674 mi
Last recorded100,674 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB75 MMY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 100,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 98,484 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 98,484 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 97,680 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 97,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2009 96,464 miles

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 94,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 93,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 91,113 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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B75 MMY is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B75 MMY, 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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How do I check the history of B75 MMY?

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What year was B75 MMY registered?

B75 MMY is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 April 1985.

Is B75 MMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B75 MMY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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