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CPR 749Y

1983 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPR 749Y
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2010 106,309 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 103,876 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 103,864 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 103,422 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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CPR 749Y is a 1983 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CPR 749Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPR 749Y registered?

CPR 749Y is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 April 1983.

Is CPR 749Y safe to buy?

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