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C368 OAL

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,404 mi
Last recorded59,404 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC368 OAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,404 miles

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

n/s subframe mounting prescribed area has slight surface corrosion.

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,297 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 58,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,890 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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C368 OAL is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C368 OAL, 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 C368 OAL registered?

C368 OAL is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C368 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C368 OAL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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