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C651 PDP

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,508 mi
Last recorded72,508 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC651 PDP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 72,508 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 72,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (chalked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 71,102 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,150 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in rack end

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes ( poss due to lack of use ) (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 61,145 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight movement in rack end

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,890 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,484 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,031 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,380 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,487 miles

front inner wings starting to corrode

varous places starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jul 2009 56,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front inner wings starting to corrode

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2008 53,885 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 53,855 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,015 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,770 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 46,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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C651 PDP is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C651 PDP, 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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C651 PDP is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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