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C272 WDD

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,962 mi
Last recorded90,962 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 WDD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,962 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSR tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,945 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSR tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2007 89,446 miles

center exhaust rubbers cracking

slight play in steering rack

vehicle starting to corrode heavily in front inner wheel arches, welding is strongly advised

Pass 5 May 2006 87,055 miles

as per vt30 †

Fail 21 Apr 2006 87,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wall perished

nearside inner cv boot split wrapped with wiring †

nearside rear tyrew wall perished

offside front tyre wall perished

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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C272 WDD is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C272 WDD, 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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What year was C272 WDD registered?

C272 WDD is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C272 WDD safe to buy?

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