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C735 CHY

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,267 mi
Last recorded103,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC735 CHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2023 103,267 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,200 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 100,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 99,941 miles

Central Fuel hose slightly damaged main feed to tank. (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 99,938 miles

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

Central Fuel hose slightly damaged main feed to tank. (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 97,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,756 miles

this vehichle has been patch repaired extensively at front and rear

Fail 8 Jul 2013 93,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

this vehichle has been patch repaired extensively at front and rear

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers worn

Fail 23 Jul 2012 92,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

exessive water leak from engine

exhaust mounting rubbers worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under side of camper has been heavely welded over the years and a lot of these plates have started to corroed againe.

both front inner wheel arches have been welded and under silled [old plates]

both front inner wings have been plated

front floor pans have been welded

near side front jacking point corroded

off side steering rack gaitor damp with oil

rear chassis has been welded by spring shackles

rear inner wings have been plated

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and broke

Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under side of camper has been heavely welded over the years and a lot of these plates have started to corroed againe.

both front inner wheel arches have been welded and under silled [old plates]

both front inner wings have been plated

front floor pans have been welded

near side front jacking point corroded

off side steering rack gaitor damp with oil

rear chassis has been welded by spring shackles

rear inner wings have been plated

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and broke

Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rust on under body

n/s/f tyre side walls cracking

rubber exhaust mountings poor condition

water in o/s/f headlamp

Fail 5 Jun 2010 88,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rust on under body

n/s/f tyre side walls cracking

rubber exhaust mountings poor condition

water in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 20 May 2009 86,050 miles

1. Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter split

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 9 May 2009 86,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1. Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter split

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 83,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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C735 CHY is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 C735 CHY, 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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C735 CHY is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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