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CAP 319Y

1983 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,818 mi
Last recorded111,818 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 319Y
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 111,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing badly deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2015 110,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,510 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 106,034 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 105,545 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil smoke at exhaust

Pass 26 May 2011 105,545 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil smoke at exhaust

Pass 12 May 2010 105,101 miles

both front track rod ends rubber cover boots starting to split

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to crack/ wear

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

metal brake pipe/ unions starting to rust

nearside front tyre iner sidewall small cut

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear exhaust starting to rust and mounting rubbers starting to crack/ perish

rear foot brake performances slightly low

rear shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension spring bushes starting to crack/ perish

sills, chassis, floors and inner arches starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre is flat

Pass 15 May 2009 103,572 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 103,393 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 103,393 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 102,041 miles

main beam warning light not working

small noise to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2006 101,685 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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CAP 319Y is a 1983 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,564 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 CAP 319Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAP 319Y registered?

CAP 319Y is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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