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D232 EEA

1986 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,891 mi
Last recorded91,891 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD232 EEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 91,891 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 91,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,506 miles

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

Exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Nearside Rear Low reading on handbrake may need adjustment or repair

Offside Rear handbrake outer cable in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,476 miles

exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 8 Jul 2019 91,474 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,457 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,954 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 90,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount, inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount, outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount, inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount, outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and has some play (2.6.1)

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

2 of 3 exhaust rubber mounts badly deteriourated and split

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

Lower engine stabilizer mount bush deteriourated and split

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

Nearside Front body corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded turret (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded turret (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear body corroded

Offside sill corroded

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear bearing slightly rough

Fail 20 Jun 2014 90,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear bearing slightly rough

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,656 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

bonnet inscure

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2013 90,628 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

bonnet inscure

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs becoming pitted

drivers door outer door handle slightly insecure (door corroded)

hand brake travel becoming long

nearside front inner door step/inner sill holed and corroded just out of prescribed area

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front end of outer sill holed and corroded

offside front tyre becoming cracked and perished

offside rear floor becoming corroded

offside rear outer handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2011 90,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs slightly pitted

driver outer door handle slightly insecure (door corroded)

nearside front headlight slight condensation

nearside front inner door step/inner sill holed and corroded just out of prescribed area

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front end of outer sill holed and corroded

offside front tyre becoming cracked and perished

offside rear floor becoming corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 89,189 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear outer handbrake cable broken

Fail 2 Apr 2009 89,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 88,173 miles

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

back plates on rear brakes rusty

gaiter offside lower ball joint perished and split

offside front wheel very rusty inside

Fail 11 May 2006 88,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

back plates on rear brakes very rusty

gaiter offside lower ball joint perished and split

offside front wheel very rusty inside

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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D232 EEA is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D232 EEA, 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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D232 EEA is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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