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C780 YSP

1985 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC780 YSP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 69,389 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 69,370 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 65,903 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2005 65,898 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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C780 YSP is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C780 YSP, 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 C780 YSP registered?

C780 YSP is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C780 YSP safe to buy?

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