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D115 OMJ

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD115 OMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,504 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general heavy surface corrostion underneath

Fail 18 Aug 2020 106,497 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both batterys under bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,284 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 96,440 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,439 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,307 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,115 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

age cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2014 93,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

age cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,594 miles

both front inner arches rusty in places

nearside front outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2013 92,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front inner arches rusty in places

both rear brakes slight binding

nearside front outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,611 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 89,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 88,557 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 88,512 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 87,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 87,143 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D115 OMJ is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 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 D115 OMJ, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D115 OMJ is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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