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D494 UVO

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,016 mi
Last recorded112,016 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD494 UVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 112,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,030 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front rubber components perished

Nearside engine mount corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm/ chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front bonnet hinge corroded

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

Under body & under arch panel corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2021 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front rubber components perished

Nearside engine mount corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm/ chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front bonnet hinge corroded

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

Under body & under arch panel corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,413 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,583 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front body heaverly corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside headlamp pattern faint

both sides rear body heaverly corroded not in prescribed area

both sides rear spring hanger bushes perished

Fail 27 Sep 2018 104,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front body heaverly corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both sides rear body heaverly corroded not in prescribed area

both sides rear spring hanger bushes perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 103,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 102,167 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 101,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,665 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 99,661 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres are perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2010 98,117 miles

corrosion o/s centre floor sill

corrosion o/s/r undersills BORDERLINE

corrosion on inner wings

n/s/r footbrake effort BORDERLINE

noise on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,085 miles

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

All underbody heavily covered in underseal

Condensation to offside front headlamp

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2008 95,464 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyre inner walls perishing

condition of both front brake discs

corrosion both front bottom front inner wings o/s/f borderline

corrosion on all front brake pipes

corrosion on both rear axle brake pipes o/s borderline

heavy corrosion on both front chassis rails and floors around front suspension mountings

heavy corrosion on front suspension and rear leaf springs

n/s/f tyre 2mm

play in steering rack n/s

rear brake balance n/s slow

security of both cv boots

Pass 6 Jul 2007 93,677 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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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D494 UVO is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D494 UVO, 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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D494 UVO is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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