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C883 UDD

1986 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,844 mi
Last recorded94,844 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC883 UDD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 94,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body underside stone chipped

Fail 1 May 2021 94,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body underside stone chipped

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,808 miles

corrosion on bonnet

Fail 12 Sep 2018 94,808 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on bonnet

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,559 miles

Oil leak

o/s/ & n/s/front inner wheel flitches corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,150 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 92,150 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,334 miles

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

corrosion in vehicle

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,133 miles

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,912 miles

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,528 miles

corrosion in front light panel

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,148 miles

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2009 89,137 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,466 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2006 87,679 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion in o/s front of vehicle behind bumper

Pass 23 Jun 2005 87,825 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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C883 UDD is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C883 UDD, 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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What year was C883 UDD registered?

C883 UDD is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C883 UDD safe to buy?

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