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C963 NHJ

1985 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,216 mi
Last recorded60,216 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC963 NHJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front and offside inner wings areas under bonett corroded

Nearside Front rear bonnet retainer braket broken

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 60,216 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front and offside inner wings areas under bonett corroded

Nearside Front rear bonnet retainer braket broken

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 60,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper bonnet hinge brocken

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,927 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside central a plate to box section corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 56,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteorated

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2012 55,325 miles
Fail 14 May 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,852 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,083 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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C963 NHJ is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C963 NHJ, 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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C963 NHJ is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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