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D200 XMX

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,372 mi
Last recorded57,372 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD200 XMX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,372 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,350 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,861 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2008 54,831 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 54,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,082 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 54,082 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery insecure

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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D200 XMX is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D200 XMX, 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 D200 XMX registered?

D200 XMX is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D200 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D200 XMX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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