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C732 UPL

1986 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,030 mi
Last recorded93,030 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC732 UPL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,030 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges exposed

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 93,013 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges exposed

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,702 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 92,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,174 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,806 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in s/rack not excessive

Pass 1 May 2007 84,016 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 84,006 miles

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

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

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

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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C732 UPL is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C732 UPL, 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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C732 UPL is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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