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C82 XLJ

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,201 mi
Last recorded113,201 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC82 XLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2010 113,201 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2010 113,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 109,672 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 May 2009 109,672 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 May 2008 107,804 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 107,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 107,254 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 106,619 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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C82 XLJ is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C82 XLJ, 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 C82 XLJ registered?

C82 XLJ is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 December 1985.

Is C82 XLJ safe to buy?

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