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C655 MDP

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,086 mi
Last recorded61,086 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC655 MDP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 61,086 miles

all cab body panels are seriously corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 61,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all cab body panels are seriously corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,884 miles

all cab panels corroded. †nearside door mirror top bracket broken.

Fail 8 Mar 2007 58,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all cab panels corroded.

nearside door mirror top bracket cracked.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 55,162 miles

All exhaust rubbers perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C655 MDP is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 C655 MDP, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C655 MDP registered?

C655 MDP is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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