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D431 AMY

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,809 mi
Last recorded101,809 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD431 AMY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,809 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 101,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Diesel leaking from fuel pump into cam belt (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking From diesel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose chafing Hose to fuel filter perishing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 101,647 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all perishing, but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still prevents ingress off dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rears all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,506 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria [ attention soon ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear springs all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust rubbers perished still supporting

both front lower side lights inoperative

Pass 8 Apr 2022 101,278 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished but still supporting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria [ attention very soon ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both springs all bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 100,743 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers missing and perished still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all spring bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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D431 AMY is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D431 AMY, 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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D431 AMY is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 May 1987.

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