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C423 OCF

1985 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,136 mi
Last recorded106,136 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC423 OCF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,138 miles

Nearside Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 106,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 99,981 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 98,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/ front wheel arch has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering component damaged but serviceable n/s rack end has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 97,549 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 97,544 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 96,197 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

extensive wellding has been carried out on this vehicle

Fail 13 May 2014 96,197 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

extensive wellding has been carried out on this vehicle

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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C423 OCF is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C423 OCF, 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 C423 OCF registered?

C423 OCF is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 October 1985.

Is C423 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C423 OCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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