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C206 HTM

1986 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC206 HTM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 92,701 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 92,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front bumper attachment mounting corroded

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall heavily deteroirated

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,117 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 8 Jun 2013 92,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,745 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 91,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,336 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 89,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,675 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 87,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 84,886 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 80,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2008 80,564 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 76,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,817 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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C206 HTM is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C206 HTM, 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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C206 HTM is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 May 1986.

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