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D171 WVO

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,192 mi
Last recorded95,192 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD171 WVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,192 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 95,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 94,202 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 94,198 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,209 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,606 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

both front seats has movment

Pass 26 May 2010 72,918 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 72,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,987 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 71,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 71,283 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,126 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 67,118 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

small exhaust blow at front

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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D171 WVO is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 D171 WVO, 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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D171 WVO is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 May 1987.

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