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D319 DPO

1986 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,193 mi
Last recorded83,193 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD319 DPO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,193 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 83,197 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,706 miles

exhaust blow at front

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,879 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front tyre perished

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Fail 31 Mar 2014 81,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Spare tyre defective

both batteries insecure

rear exhaust system mountings perished severely + 1 x mount missing

slight steering knock from steering rack

unable to inspect both front disc pads for wear

Fail 25 Jul 2011 80,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

both batteries insecure

rear exhaust system mountings perished severely + 1 x mount missing

slight steering knock from steering rack

unable to inspect both front disc pads for wear

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,565 miles

bonnet ruaty

front inner wings / chassis surface rust

rear spring mounting rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,565 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

bonnet ruaty

front inner wings / chassis surface rust

rear spring mounting rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,166 miles

front chassis legs/inner wings rusty

n/s/f under sill rusty

rear spring mounting rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,424 miles

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

rear spring mountings sur face rust

slight wear steering rack

Pass 29 May 2007 72,869 miles

slight blow front exhaust

slight play o/s f wheelbearing

slight wear n/s rack

rear spring mountings rusty

front pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 724,000 miles

both rear spring mountings have surface corrosion

slight wear in steering rack

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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D319 DPO is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D319 DPO, 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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D319 DPO is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 September 1986.

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