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C301 AAH

1985 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,913 mi
Last recorded59,913 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC301 AAH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 59,913 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front under bonnet inner wing panels corroded/holed

both front underbody jacking points corroded/holed

both rear tyre walls cracking

horn tone weak

n/s headlamp condensation inside lens

n/s/f chassis tie bar support corroded

n/s/f door lower edge corroded

slight oil leak

vin plate not of original manufacture

water dripping from underside tank

windscreen lower panel corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front under bonnet inner wing panels corroded/holed

both front underbody jacking points corroded/holed

both rear tyre walls cracking

horn tone weak

n/s headlamp condensation inside lens

n/s/f chassis tie bar support corroded

n/s/f door lower edge corroded

slight oil leak

vin plate not of original manufacture

water dripping from underside tank

windscreen lower panel corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 58,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

both front chassis jacking points corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

n/s sill/wheel arch weld/filler repaired

o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed

previous welding repairs carried out to front vehicle structure

Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,324 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front chassis jacking points corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

n/s sill/wheel arch weld/filler repaired

o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed

previous welding repairs carried out to front vehicle structure

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion full underbody corrded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 56,352 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Body has slight corrosion full underbody corrded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,926 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 55,918 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both door mirrors slightly insecure

both front brake discs lipped and worn

both wiper blades poor also linkage and action poor

drivers seat and mounts slightly insecure

fuel cap cover insecure

long travel in footbrake

n/s front jacking point corroded and holed not in a perscribed area

n/s inner cv boot slightly insecure

rear exhaust deteriorated and corroded

transmision oil leak

water coolant bottle insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2014 55,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both door mirrors slightly insecure

both front brake discs lipped and worn

both wiper blades poor also linkage and action poor

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat and mounts slightly insecure

fuel cap cover insecure

n/s front jacking point corroded and holed not in a perscribed area

n/s inner cv boot slightly insecure

rear exhaust deteriorated and corroded

transmision oil leak

water coolant bottle insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,138 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,138 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 46,116 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,046 miles

O/S/F BRAKE FLEXI HOSE SHOWS SIGNS OF FRAYING

O/S/F and N/S/F head lamp showing slight corrosion arround the rear

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres have just mert the legal limit

O/S/F and N/S/F wheel arches have minor corrosion

O/S/R FLOOR HAS MINOR CORROSION ARROUND CENTER

O/S/R brake piupe has been clamped down with zip ties

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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C301 AAH is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C301 AAH, 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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C301 AAH is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 December 1985.

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