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B782 XFB

1985 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,059 mi
Last recorded84,059 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB782 XFB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,059 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 155,574 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 83,965 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal slightly spongy

inner sills and chassis and front cross member heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,715 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,182 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 79,173 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front windscreen insecure due to door pillars and roof top

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,903 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 73,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2006 72,648 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SOME RUST ON BODYWORK

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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B782 XFB is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B782 XFB, 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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B782 XFB is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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