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B863 TVM

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,350 mi
Last recorded90,350 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB863 TVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,350 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,750 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 89,743 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 87,618 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,099 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 TVM is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVM, 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 B863 TVM registered?

B863 TVM is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B863 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B863 TVM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B863 TVM have outstanding finance?

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