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D116 UFE

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,775 mi
Last recorded58,775 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD116 UFE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,981cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 58,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2026 58,775 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold ? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front top marker not working

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

Pass 30 May 2025 58,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 58,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,524 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 58,484 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 58,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,428 miles

Both front wiperblades split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 58,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,981 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 56,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,116 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 54,814 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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D116 UFE is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D116 UFE, 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.

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What year was D116 UFE registered?

D116 UFE is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 August 1986.

Is D116 UFE safe to buy?

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