MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
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)
nearside wiper motor linkage into body worn and corroded
vehicle body corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust tailpipe bent
nearside front bumper cap insecure
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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C471 PJH is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 C471 PJH, 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.
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What year was C471 PJH registered?
C471 PJH is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1986.
Is C471 PJH safe to buy?
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