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B858 FDM

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

87,077 mi
Last recorded87,077 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB858 FDM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2006 87,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B858 FDM is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B858 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B858 FDM registered?

B858 FDM is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B858 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B858 FDM shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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