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D150 RYB

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,772 mi
Last recorded40,772 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD150 RYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,772 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 40,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Central under sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 40,266 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 40,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fsf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,324 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,723 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,105 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,481 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 33,803 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,431 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 31,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,836 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,365 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,365 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,922 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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D150 RYB is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D150 RYB, 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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What year was D150 RYB registered?

D150 RYB is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 July 1987.

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