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D103 TCX

1986 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,555 mi
Last recorded162,555 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD103 TCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 162,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 162,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 161,550 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 127,366 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes tight to turn

both inner rack joints have slight play in ball joints

various corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2015 127,356 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (rear most mount) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (rea most mount) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes tight to turn

both inner rack joints have slight play in ball joints

nearside rear tyre perished

various corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2013 127,342 miles

All hanbrake cable worn

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Top number plates lamps inop

Vehicle body has slight corrotion

Fail 30 Sep 2013 127,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

1x exhaust rubber missing

2x exhaust rubbers perished and weak

All hanbrake cable worn

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Offside mirror housing loose

Top number plates lamps inop

Vehicle body has slight corrotion

Pass 23 Jun 2011 127,337 miles

3 exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

All hand brake outer cables slightly deteriorated

Battery insecure

Both rear shock absorber casings rotten

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wing panel

Various chassis/body corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2011 127,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

3 exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

All hand brake outer cables slightly deteriorated

Battery insecure

Both rear shock absorber casings rotten

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wing panel

Various chassis/body corrosion

Pass 5 May 2010 127,096 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 127,084 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,385 miles

front valance support to bumper backing holed and corroded nearside and offside front !

front wheels binding due to lack of use !

nearside rear spring hanger mounting point corroded slightly at the front end !

Pass 29 Apr 2008 118,851 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 118,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 114,859 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 114,853 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front brake slightly binding †

underside of vehicle well waxoiled

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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D103 TCX is a 1986 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D103 TCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D103 TCX is a 1986 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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