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C920 AHT

1985 Talbot Express

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

54,804 mi
Last recorded54,804 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC920 AHT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 54,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 54,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,662 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 54,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,977 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 50,956 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 50,925 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door n/s (6.2.B.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle brakes do not rise and fall together (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of suspension leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

vehicle is corroded in many places

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,162 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 50,162 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rubber perished and one split

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2015 49,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 48,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general lower body sill to skirt returns and wheel archs corroded

offside front chassis jacking point outwrigger to sill return corroded

tow bar electrics/fog gaurd inop

neraside rear seat belt mounting security points

tow bar bracket mounted on rear door step

Fail 2 May 2012 48,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general lower body sill to skirt returns and wheel archs corroded

offside front chassis jacking point outwrigger to sill return corroded

tow bar electrics/fog gaurd inop

neraside rear seat belt mounting security points

tow bar bracket mounted on rear door step

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,031 miles

nearside rear inner panel holed

offside front side inner panel holed

Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,031 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear inner panel holed

offside front side inner panel holed

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,128 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,796 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,796 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,943 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,701 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 44,701 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

part of spring washer missing on bolt that holds steering rack to bulk head rack still secure

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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C920 AHT is a 1985 Talbot Express in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 C920 AHT, 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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C920 AHT is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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