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B863 PUE

1985 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,650 mi
Last recorded78,650 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB863 PUE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,650 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,798 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 76,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,392 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,198 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 71,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,878 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 68,570 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,105 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,803 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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B863 PUE is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 B863 PUE, 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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B863 PUE is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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