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D43 JJT

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,419 mi
Last recorded108,419 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD43 JJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 108,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake repair covered in underseal and outer wheel arch/tub (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 108,418 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch multiple areas marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake repair covered in underseal and outer wheel arch/tub (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 104,913 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear doors have corrosion

wheel arches have slight corrosion

Fail 21 May 2020 104,912 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear doors have corrosion

wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,603 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 103,590 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wet inside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,364 miles

exhaust ( rubber ) mounting missing

tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2016 98,347 miles

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

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

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

major coolant leak

nearside tyres cracking - nearside front tyre cracked, nearly to cords..

Pass 10 Oct 2006 97,929 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2006 97,926 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front inner wings corroded

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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D43 JJT is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D43 JJT, 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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D43 JJT is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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