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D450 MYB

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,469 mi
Last recorded81,469 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD450 MYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,469 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front outer sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,733 miles

Offside Front Inner wing rotted but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2020 80,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing rotted but not in a prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 80,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing rotted but not structural

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 80,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing rotted but not structural

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perished but still makes a good seal

Fail 6 Jul 2017 76,863 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perished but still makes a good seal

Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,222 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front inner wing areas have some rot but not within prescribed areas

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking rotten (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front inner wing areas have some rot but not within prescribed areas

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal perished but still makes a good seal

very small hole in n/s/f inner wing but not in a prescribed area

Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,351 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal perished but still makes a good seal

very small hole in n/s/f inner wing but not in a prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,883 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,883 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,457 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 73,457 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 73,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,988 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 70,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,514 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,519 miles

Exhaust in very poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 66,519 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust in very poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 66,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2007 64,244 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,558 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 59,538 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D450 MYB is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 D450 MYB, 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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D450 MYB is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 October 1986.

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