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D280 PAG

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,633 mi
Last recorded27,633 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 PAG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,633 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,589 miles

oil leak engine

rear brakes slight out of balance

slight play ns rack end

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,110 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 20,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,780 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 20,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyre sidewalls starting to crack/perish

all suspension bushes starting to perish

battery insecure

corrosion to the underside of vehicle,suspension,brakes and exhaust system

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside and offside front outer c.v.boots starting to crack/perish

non - structural corrosion to the nearside and offside front inner wheel arches

non - structural corrosion to the nearside and offside inner sills

offside front steering rack gaiter inner clip snapped but gaiter still secure

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing and other rubbers starting to perish but exhaust still secure

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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D280 PAG is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D280 PAG, 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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D280 PAG is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 June 1987.

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