MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
outer and inner sills undersealed
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
condition of both n/s and o/s outer sills
condition of n/s and o/s undersills
corrosion both front inner wings
corrosion on both front chassis rails borderline
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on fuel pipes
fluctuation on rear brakes
play in steering rack n/s
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
condition of both n/s and o/s outer sills
condition of n/s and o/s undersills
corrosion both front inner wings
corrosion on both front chassis rails borderline
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on fuel pipes
fluctuation on rear brakes
play in steering rack n/s
corrosion n/s/f inner wing borderline
corrosion o/s inner wheel arch
corrosion on body work
corrosion on both floors to sill
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on main brake pipe
general underside corrosion
corrosion on front inner wing's
sercurity of n/s headlight
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D477 BPL is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 D477 BPL, 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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D477 BPL is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1987.
Is D477 BPL safe to buy?
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