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C251 EJD

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

61,100 mi
Last recorded61,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC251 EJD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

surface rust underneath

Pass 9 Jun 2023 60,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust under vehicle.

Fail 9 Jun 2023 60,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface rust under vehicle.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,326 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 58,053 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 55,646 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive but does not compromise structural integrity (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 53,668 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 May 2018 53,659 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (3.1.9)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 51,362 miles

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

spare wheel insecure under bonnet

spare wheel insecure under bonnet

Fail 3 May 2017 51,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate shows signs of fluid leak

spare wheel insecure under bonnet

spare wheel insecure under bonnet

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,083 miles

Both front tyres perished

Inner wheel arch rusty

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 49,083 miles

Both front tyres perished

Inner wheel arch rusty

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,039 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 44,491 miles

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

spare tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

spare and n/s/f tyres badly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,431 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 44,420 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,120 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,240 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 43,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,404 miles

screen slight scratch

slight exhaust blow

Fail 5 Jul 2008 41,404 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,222 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 40,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,025 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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C251 EJD is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 C251 EJD, 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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C251 EJD is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 July 1986.

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