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C621 YHA

1986 Talbot Express

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,111 mi
Last recorded79,111 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC621 YHA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 79,111 miles

Offside Front Upper Not working, built before 1st April 1991

Offside Rear Upper 50% not working, built before 1st April 1991

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 79,074 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency marginal.

Fail 10 May 2023 79,060 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing after 3 cycles (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not flashing (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,035 miles

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

Chip nearside of windscreen.

Offside mirror cracked.

Parking brake efficiency marginal.

Fail 13 Jan 2022 79,035 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively spring missing from wiper arm. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Chip nearside of windscreen.

Offside mirror cracked.

Parking brake efficiency marginal.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 79,011 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier under bonnet (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition delaminating (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail axle to load valve (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper marker lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper marker lamp inoperative

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater lamp insecure

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

Offside Front Upper marker lamp inoperative

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper marker lamp inoperative

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

Offside parking brake cable fouling exhaust pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2019 78,436 miles

nearside of windscreen cracked

parking brake efficiency marginal

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,288 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,052 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 70,433 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,433 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 70,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,450 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,259 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,183 miles

o/s marker light not working

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,696 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 60,690 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 55,958 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 55,938 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 55,428 miles

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION. †N/S LOWER SWIVEL BALL GAITER SPLIT. †

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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C621 YHA is a 1986 Talbot Express in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C621 YHA, 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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C621 YHA is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 June 1986.

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