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D233 RYA

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,882 mi
Last recorded84,882 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD233 RYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,882 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs badly pitted on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2011 84,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front bumper end cap missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,046 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 81,046 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion in rear lower body inner valance panel

underside steel brake pipes heavily greased (unable to thoroughly examine)

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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D233 RYA is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D233 RYA, 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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D233 RYA is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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