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C992 CJT

1986 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,646 mi
Last recorded122,646 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC992 CJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2006 122,646 miles

nsf inner wing corroding

Fail 17 May 2006 122,620 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front pads look low

nsf inner wing corroding

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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C992 CJT is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C992 CJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C992 CJT registered?

C992 CJT is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C992 CJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C992 CJT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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