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C133 GYA

1986 Talbot Express

Silver Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,000 mi
Last recorded64,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC133 GYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 64,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Inner wheel arch corroded

Passenger and rear lower doors corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 63,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger door badly corroded at bottom

Rear body panel under rear doors badly corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 63,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger door badly corroded at bottom

Rear body panel under rear doors badly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,035 miles

failed van originally on welding customer took away carried out work and represented covered in under seal

Fail 1 Nov 2018 79,032 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door handle snapped but still working

Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,215 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 60,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,235 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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C133 GYA is a 1986 Talbot Express in Silver with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C133 GYA, 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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C133 GYA is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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