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C23 KOM

1986 Talbot Express

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,251 mi
Last recorded65,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 KOM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 65,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

rear leaf springs n/s and o/s corroded

slight play in steering arm n/s

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle heavily corroded

rear leaf springs heavily corroded /s and o/s

slight play in steering arm n/s

under vehicle corroded all over

Fail 19 Jun 2024 60,920 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle heavily corroded

rear leaf springs heavily corroded /s and o/s

under vehicle corroded all over

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,418 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 57,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,056 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 50,873 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 50,873 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 50,658 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,658 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,626 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,411 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,008 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 49,278 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 49,247 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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C23 KOM is a 1986 Talbot Express in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C23 KOM, 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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C23 KOM is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 April 1986.

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