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C557 EBV

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,583 mi
Last recorded62,583 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC557 EBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,583 miles

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) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,570 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,668 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre showing cracking/perishing to sidewalls

Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,652 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,632 miles

all bumper plastic bumper corners insecure

n/s/f bumper corroded.

overall lower body condition poor,surface corrosion on all body panels.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 59,631 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,077 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre perishing throughout

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,834 miles

rear springs appear weak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,834 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 55,069 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 54,978 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,670 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 53,670 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 51,302 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 51,302 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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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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