MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,484 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside has light corrotion
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
underside has light surface corrotion
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
underside has light surface corrotion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B788 XYP is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 B788 XYP, 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 B788 XYP?
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What year was B788 XYP registered?
B788 XYP is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 February 1985.
Is B788 XYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for B788 XYP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B788 XYP have outstanding finance?
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