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C791 RAL

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,872 mi
Last recorded60,872 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC791 RAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,872 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to vehicle not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front inner wheel arches corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 60,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking fuel fill hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to vehicle not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front inner wheel arches corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front step corroded and holed

Pass 1 May 2014 60,323 miles

front exhaust pipe at manifold flange leak small amount gas and little loose.

nerside front steering rack rod inner ball joint small amount of play.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

bothside front outer c.v gaiter/s perished- should replace.

front exhaust pipe at manifold flange leak small amount gas and little loose.

nearside rear wheel bearing rouh when rotated/ marginal pass, should replace.

nerside front steering rack rod inner ball joint small amount of play.

offside front inner wing panel very corroded- should repair.

offside front tyre outer wall edge cracking.

Pass 31 May 2012 60,207 miles

bothside front c.v gaiters badly perished.

bothside rear corners brace panel across badly corroded.

nearside rear wheel bearing noise.

number plate light very dim ,nned replacing.

offside front inner wing panel corroded.

offside rear wheel bearing noise.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,698 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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C791 RAL is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C791 RAL, 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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C791 RAL is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 May 1986.

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