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C216 MRD

1985 Talbot Express

Green Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,841 mi
Last recorded127,841 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC216 MRD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 127,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wax oil has been sprayed to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2025 127,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wax oil has been sprayed to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2024 124,771 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 124,706 miles

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

Note: All underside of vehicle undersealed.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 124,649 miles

Note: All underside of vehicle undersealed.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 123,809 miles

All underside of vehicle undersealed.

Fail 29 Jun 2021 123,793 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 122,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,282 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 118,694 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 111,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 105,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 102,591 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 102,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,977 miles

corrosion out side prescribed areas marked yellow

Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,829 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 82,900 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 82,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,484 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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C216 MRD is a 1985 Talbot Express in Green with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C216 MRD, 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.

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C216 MRD is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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