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C706 RRX

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC706 RRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,497 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,496 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced corrosion to o/s/f inner wing within a prescribed aera

cv boot has been glued

excessive corrsion to n/s/f inner wing to a non-prescribed area

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s head lamp reflector corroded

play in both drive shift joints

rear number plate becoming insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2011 84,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced corrosion to o/s/f inner wing within a prescribed aera

excessive corrsion to n/s/f inner wing to a non-prescribed area

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s head lamp reflector corroded

play in both drive shift joints

rear number plate becoming insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,585 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,053 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 80,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 78,901 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 77,983 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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C706 RRX is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C706 RRX, 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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What year was C706 RRX registered?

C706 RRX is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C706 RRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C706 RRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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