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C500 LCP

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

103,264 mi
Last recorded103,264 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC500 LCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 103,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,269 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Inner wing has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower jacking point has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 103,264 miles

1/ under body has corrosion in various places

Fail 1 Aug 2019 103,264 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1/ under body has corrosion in various places

Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,264 miles

some corrosion to offside front jacking area

Fail 11 Jul 2018 103,264 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

some corrosion to offside front jacking area

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,140 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 103,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,563 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

auxilary battery carrier insecure

wiper linkage worn severely

Fail 6 Jun 2016 101,563 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp don;t work when headlamps turned on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

auxilary battery carrier insecure

wiper linkage worn severely

Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis extensions corroded

surface corrosion on vehicle underside and under bonnet area

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,578 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 99,563 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 99,333 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 99,306 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2011 96,775 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all exhaust rubbers VERY poor

cab VERY corroded

chassis heavily corroded in multiple places

corrosion front inner wings

front number plate poor

mirrors very poor

nearside front floor / seat mount VERY corroded

nearside front tyre VERY poor

nearside headlamp poor security

nearside rear tyre soft and very deteriorated

offside handbrake cable very poor

offside window not working

offside wiper and washer poor

play steering rack

rear bumper extension VERY corroded

rear springs very deflected

seat backs poor security

uneven rise and fall rear brakes

white rear reflectors fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,167 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 95,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,152 miles

Corrosion to all chassis rails, inner wheel arches and wings, out riggers.

all brake pipes and flexible hoses showing signs of wear and tear

all suspension components showing signs of wear

front brake discs corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2009 94,152 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to all chassis rails, inner wheel arches and wings, out riggers.

all brake pipes and flexible hoses showing signs of wear and tear

all suspension components showing signs of wear

front brake discs corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2008 93,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to nearside front sill/door step.

excessive corrosion hroughout underside of vehicle but not within 30 cm of any suspension mount.

excessive corrosion to front outriggers.

extensive welding repairs have all ready been carried out to this vehicle.

front brakes nearing out of balance

offside front door mirror poor.

offside front sunvisor clip broken.

slight play in all wheel bearings.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 93,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to nearside front sill/door step.

excessive corrosion hroughout underside of vehicle but not within 30 cm of any suspension mount.

excessive corrosion to front outriggers.

extensive welding repairs have all ready been carried out to this vehicle.

offside front door mirror poor.

offside front sunvisor clip broken.

slight play in all wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 92,824 miles

excessive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

gearbox mounting bracket broken

headlight switch operation poor.

slight play in offside front top suspension mount.

Fail 30 May 2007 92,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

headlight switch operation poor. †excessive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle. †slight play in o/s front top suspension mount.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 91,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear leaf springs bushes perished

feul cap seal perished

offside rear inner side light not working

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 27 Jun 2006 91,908 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear leaf springs bushes perished

feul cap seal perished

offside rear inner side light not working

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 20 Apr 2006 91,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

main beam warning light not working

offside front brake hoses starting to split

offside rear inner side light not working

slight play in offside front steering arm

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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C500 LCP is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 C500 LCP, 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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C500 LCP is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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