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D39 GPY

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,625 mi
Last recorded73,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD39 GPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 73,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed area

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 73,067 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 72,404 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2023 72,404 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,560 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2022 71,560 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2021 71,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 71,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Feb 2020 70,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 69,875 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 69,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,392 miles

Exhaust slightly insecure

Nearside rear tyre perished

Slight play in n/s rack knuckle

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust slightly insecure

Nearside rear tyre perished

Slight play in n/s rack knuckle

Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,026 miles

corrosion starting in osf door step

lense missing off nsf side repeater but still showing orange light

osf door mirror top hinge broken but still secure

Fail 30 Jan 2015 68,026 miles

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

corrosion starting in osf door step

lense missing off nsf side repeater but still showing orange light

osf door mirror top hinge broken but still secure

Pass 5 May 2012 67,621 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,393 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 67,393 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D39 GPY is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D39 GPY, 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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D39 GPY is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 June 1987.

Is D39 GPY safe to buy?

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