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C990 CFG

1986 Talbot Express

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,045 mi
Last recorded72,045 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC990 CFG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

glass missing nearside door mirror

oil leak engine area

rear spring attachment brackets heavily corodded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 72,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

glass missing nearside door mirror

oil leak engine area

rear spring attachment brackets heavily corodded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 68,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,090 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/f wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2012 65,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/f wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre deteriurated on side wall 185/14

Fail 2 Aug 2011 61,670 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre deteriurated on side wall 185/14

Pass 14 Aug 2010 58,977 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 58,977 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 54,302 miles

corossion & pitting on front brake discs

surface corossion around underbody areas & o/s/f engine bay holed in unprescribed areas

Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corossion & pitting on front brake discs

surface corossion around underbody areas & o/s/f engine bay holed in unprescribed areas

Fail 8 Aug 2008 50,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 50,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 48,166 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 48,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C990 CFG is a 1986 Talbot Express in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 C990 CFG, 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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C990 CFG is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 March 1986.

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