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C545 UMV

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,394 mi
Last recorded73,394 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC545 UMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,394 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 72,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 72,789 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,559 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective fame bent (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lift play in steering column but unable to see the cause due to cover

Fail 23 Feb 2023 72,559 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by main beam (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective fame bent (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lift play in steering column but unable to see the cause due to cover

Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is only wearing in the center

steering column has some up and down movement

Fail 17 Feb 2022 72,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is only wearing in the center

steering column has some up and down movement

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,006 miles

Offside Front Inner bulkhead rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,202 miles

Both front inner wings corroded under headlights not a prescribed area

Both rear tyres deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 68,202 miles

Both front inner wings corroded under headlights not a prescribed area

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,196 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing and seam (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and seam (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front tiierod mount areas,crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside some corrosion at doorstep

Rear tyres heavily perrished

battery tray insecure

some corrosion at nearside front and offside front panels forward of innerwings,unprescribed

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,189 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,189 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,670 miles

Nearside front inner wing is very corroded, but not within 30cms of a load bearing member.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,670 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 67,670 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

slight fluid leak from n/s/r brake drum

Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,902 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 65,902 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C545 UMV is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C545 UMV, 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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C545 UMV is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 May 1986.

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