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D382 AAN

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,812 mi
Last recorded102,812 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD382 AAN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 102,812 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort lower than offside, may need adjustment or repair.

Rear axle corroded.

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

Wheel arches corroded.

rear valance and outer panels corroded.

Fail 9 May 2018 102,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort lower than offside, may need adjustment or repair.

Rear axle corroded.

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

Wheel arches corroded.

rear valance and outer panels corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front suspension arm mounting area at inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Battery not secured.Not able to fall from vertical.

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low may need adjustment or repair

Rear beam axle corroded.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 102,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,620 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 98,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,744 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 96,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,963 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,677 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,534 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,686 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,406 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,503 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,477 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 62,475 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 59,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front inner sill rusted

Fail 24 Jun 2005 58,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 58,456 miles

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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D382 AAN is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D382 AAN, 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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D382 AAN is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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