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C113 GVP

1986 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,498 mi
Last recorded61,498 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC113 GVP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,498 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 108,525 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 108,515 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 106,323 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 106,323 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 104,576 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 104,575 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 102,077 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 102,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C113 GVP is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 79,125 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 C113 GVP, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C113 GVP is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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