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D176 DVN

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,236 mi
Last recorded134,236 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD176 DVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 134,008 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 133,427 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 133,422 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 130,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounting rubbers showing signs of cracking

front near side and front off side tie bar mounting rubbers showing signs of cracking

off side rear lighting equipment not fully secured

Pass 8 May 2010 126,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 126,326 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 126,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in rear tyre

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH FRONT HAS A SMALL HOLE

Pass 14 Jun 2007 125,996 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 123,793 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 122,775 miles

O/S front chassis has been repaired, †N/S Handbrake reading low, †Brake pipe clips on rear axle broken †Lift on steering column(bushes worn)

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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D176 DVN is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D176 DVN, 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 D176 DVN registered?

D176 DVN is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 April 1987.

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