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D257 MYA

1986 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,017 mi
Last recorded63,017 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD257 MYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 63,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside sill damage

Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2021 62,939 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,927 miles

Nearside sill damaged

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

drivers seat has no fore and aft adjustment mechanism

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,927 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

drivers seat has no fore and aft adjustment mechanism

Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,885 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,624 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 55,216 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 55,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,800 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 52,799 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side and near side rear leaf springs weak

slight play in near side bottom ball joint

slight play in off side front track rod end

Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,712 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

off side and near side rear leaf springs weak

slight play in near side bottom ball joint

slight play in off side and near side rear wheel bearings

slight play in off side track rod end

Pass 6 Sep 2005 51,955 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 51,955 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D257 MYA is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D257 MYA, 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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D257 MYA is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 September 1986.

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