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C375 DPP

1985 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,001 mi
Last recorded89,001 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC375 DPP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,001 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 89,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 84,229 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

hand brake lever travel high

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2010 84,228 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

hand brake lever travel high

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,865 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres has slight perishing

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2009 82,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres has slight perishing

hand brake lever travel high

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,641 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C375 DPP is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C375 DPP, 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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C375 DPP is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C375 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C375 DPP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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