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ExpiredMileage
62,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body panels and doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Body has slight corrosion corrosion on front inner wings (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion corrosion on n/s step (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various outer panels including n/s doors/bottom and top body panels advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion corrosion on windscreen scuttle advise attention (6.1.B.2)
damage to rear bumpers
exhaust tailpipe in poor condition
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Body has slight corrosion corrosion on o/s sill/step advise repairs at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front scuttle showing signs of corrosion
n/s headlight lens/reflector deteriorating
various outer panels showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre showing cracking/perishing to sidewalls
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre showing cracking/perishing to sidewalls
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all bumper plastic bumper corners insecure
n/s/f bumper corroded.
overall lower body condition poor,surface corrosion on all body panels.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside front tyre perishing throughout
slight play in nearside steering arm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear wheel slight brake bind
nearside steering arm has play
offside front tyre perrishing throughout outer wall
slight oil leak on engine
rear springs appear weak
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front bumper corroding
rear springs appear weak
rear tyres perishing
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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C557 EBV is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 C557 EBV, 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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C557 EBV is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1986.
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