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D478 BPL

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,435 mi
Last recorded132,435 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD478 BPL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 132,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

perishing to n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2019 132,435 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

perishing to n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2018 132,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,100 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

surface corrsion under body

Pass 27 Jan 2015 128,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 127,465 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 126,364 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front bumper rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2010 124,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 123,794 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 122,202 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 122,186 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 119,980 miles

nearside wing mirror insecure.

Pass 21 May 2007 115,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S MIRROR DISCOLOURED.

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

Fail 14 May 2007 115,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S MIRROR DISCOLOURED.

O/S/F BUMPER END CAP LOOSE.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 114,291 miles

handbrake lever near the end of its working travel

offside mirror deteriorating,rear view o.k.

offside rear spring front mounting box corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to the tread depth indicators

slight play in offside track rod end

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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D478 BPL is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D478 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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D478 BPL is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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