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C220 FYD

1986 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,820 mi
Last recorded147,820 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC220 FYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 147,820 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 147,369 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 147,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 146,581 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm front bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm front bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 145,353 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 145,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low o/s/f headlight beam too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure o/s/f headlamp loose (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 144,731 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 144,013 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 142,773 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 142,759 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2017 141,639 miles

Brake bind - near-side rear.

Nearside Flitch plate corrossion

Offside Flitch plate corrossion

Rear brake imbalance @ 22%

Pass 23 Feb 2016 140,300 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2015 138,787 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 137,556 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 136,160 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 136,160 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 134,510 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 134,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 132,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 131,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 127,721 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 123,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 120,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 117,686 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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C220 FYD is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C220 FYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C220 FYD registered?

C220 FYD is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C220 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C220 FYD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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