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C62 HGL

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,946 mi
Last recorded139,946 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC62 HGL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2023 139,946 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Section of friction service missing N/S/F inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Wheel arches/wings corroded

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Arches corroded

Rear Back panel corroded

Sills corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 139,928 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Back panel corroded and holed

Pass 30 Sep 2021 138,150 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring in front of fuel tank (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring around second battery tray loose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Faded red light, lens is clear (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,621 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 135,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 132,411 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 132,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick up to off side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick up to off side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 130,203 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 130,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2009 129,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 125,295 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to nearside inner wing and front panel

front flexis perishing

rear springs weak

slight play rear bearings

Fail 21 Jun 2008 125,292 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to nearside inner wing and front panel

front flexis perishing

rear springs weak

slight play rear bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2007 122,222 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 119,987 miles

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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C62 HGL is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C62 HGL, 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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C62 HGL is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 May 1986.

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