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D470 SNK

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD470 SNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,121 miles

underside is undersealed covering most parts

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,709 miles

underside is undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2019 94,124 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 94,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 92,168 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 89,950 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,697 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2015 84,495 miles

Nearside front outer CV gaitor deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,321 miles

Corrosion at nearside rear sill but not holed

Nearside front outer CV gaitor deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,338 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 78,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 75,940 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 74,411 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 29 May 2009 72,417 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 70,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,831 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 69,305 miles

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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D470 SNK is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D470 SNK, 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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What year was D470 SNK registered?

D470 SNK is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 July 1987.

Is D470 SNK safe to buy?

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