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D451 MYB

1986 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,800 mi
Last recorded128,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD451 MYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 128,800 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,714 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 124,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 123,753 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ABOVE 10 YEARS OLD

Fail 20 Jan 2021 123,735 miles

Emissions not tested EXSESIVE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened FRONT & REAR ANCHOR BRACKETS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened FRONT & REAR ANCHOR BRACKETS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ABOVE 10 YEARS OLD

Pass 6 Aug 2019 120,061 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,940 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 112,937 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit On n/s/f floor (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,268 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,481 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 96,403 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 90,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,053 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 89,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,975 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 75,949 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1 bulb not working o/s/r sidelight

rear spring hangers rusty as are out-riggers

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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D451 MYB is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 D451 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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D451 MYB is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 November 1986.

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