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C781 BOU

1986 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,163 mi
Last recorded56,163 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC781 BOU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 56,163 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 55,548 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear valance corroded under bumper.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,908 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear valance corroded under bumper.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,543 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear valance corroded under bumper.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,187 miles

Both front outer c.v. boots slightly splitting

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 54,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer c.v. boots slightly splitting

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubbers cable tied together

Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubbers cable tied together

Pass 23 May 2017 53,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,602 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,403 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,883 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,615 miles

Both cv boots are starting to perish

Both track rod end dust boots are starting to perish.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,113 miles

Offside fog lamp did not work initially.

Offside stop lamp did not work initially.

Very Slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated. Possible wheel bearing??

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,889 miles

Exhaust mountings are split.

offside wiper is split.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,883 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 50,220 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall perished (not exposing cords)

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

Slight play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,037 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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C781 BOU is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C781 BOU, 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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C781 BOU is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 February 1986.

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