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C377 DPP

1985 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,379 mi
Last recorded99,379 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC377 DPP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,379 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 99,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Heavy corrosion on both underside step areas, but not within any prescribed areas

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to inspect condition of front brake pipes, due to protective coating.

Unable to inspect front brake linings

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,814 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 89,803 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,731 miles

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

hand brake travel high

water in near/side front headlamp!not effecting light!

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,390 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front inner wings slight corrosion in several places

Fail 26 May 2009 84,374 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front inner wings slight corrosion in several places

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,032 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 83,024 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,312 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2006 74,779 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 74,774 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

advise foot brake travel.

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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C377 DPP is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C377 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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What year was C377 DPP registered?

C377 DPP is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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