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C195 PTF

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,713 mi
Last recorded62,713 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC195 PTF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 62,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 62,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlamp lens taped to correct beam image

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

Fail 8 May 2024 62,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 61,932 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 61,924 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 61,430 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 61,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers rubbers are perished and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,357 miles

body and undeside rusty in places

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

o/s wiper is poor

suspension bushes perished in places

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,357 miles

body and underside rusty in places

exhaust rusty

front ball joint boots poor

front discs rusty (surface)

o/s wiper poor

Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,357 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body and underside rusty in places

exhaust rusty

front ball joint boots poor

front discs rusty (surface)

o/s wiper poor

Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,354 miles

body very rusty in places

exhaust rubbers poor

exhaust rusty

front tie bar bushes badly perished

lower rear engine mounting splitting

n/s outer c/v boot badly perished

wear noted in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,353 miles

Corrosion noted on the N/S/F inner wing.

Corrosion noted on the front brake discs.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight drag noted on the O/S/R wheel.

The exhaust mounting rubbers are perrished.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,134 miles

body and underside rusty

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty (surface)

wet test

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,347 miles

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

body very rusty in places

exhaust rusty

most rubber bushes perished

n/s outer c/v boot badly perished

steering rack noted worn

Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,322 miles

corrosion noted behind wiper motor on bulk head

corrosion noted in n/s/f inner wheel arch

exhaust mountings perished

o/s/f c.v. boot weeping

oil leak noted from the engine

rear lower engine stabilizer mounting splitting

washers poor

Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,494 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,409 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 60,409 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,858 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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C195 PTF is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C195 PTF, 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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C195 PTF is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 March 1986.

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