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C741 UPL

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

65,335 mi
Last recorded65,335 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC741 UPL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2016 65,335 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion driver door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 64,764 miles

Both outer sills have surface corrosion and are corroded through but not in an area of structual importance.

Nearside rear,offside front and bonnet edge have been taped over due to rough edges.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both outer sills have surface corrosion and are corroded through but not in an area of structual importance.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,215 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front outer sills but not in an area of structual importance. This vehicle has alot of corrosion but not in areas of structual importance.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 64,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion to offside and nearside front outer sills but not in an area of structual importance. This vehicle has alot of corrosion but not in areas of structual importance.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 63,441 miles

nearside front sill top corroded but not in a area of structual importance.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 63,441 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside front sill top corroded but not in a area of structual importance.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,582 miles

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill top and offside inner wheel arch,these area are not structual

Fail 25 May 2011 62,572 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front sill top corroded but is outside area of structual importance.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 61,889 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

corrosion in bonnet

some corrosion on n/s step sill

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,889 miles

corrosion in bonnet

some corrosion on n/s step sill

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,362 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 60,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 59,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,935 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 58,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f headlamp reflector starting to deteriate

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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C741 UPL is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 C741 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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C741 UPL is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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