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D512 TCH

1986 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

50,047 mi
Last recorded50,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD512 TCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 50,047 miles

Coolant fan not working

Coolant level low

Offside Front Body mount prescribed area slight corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,015 miles

Offside Front Body mount slight corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 50,013 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides wheel arch excessive corroded within suspension mount 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mount slight corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 49,989 miles

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches surface corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 49,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches surface corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,959 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 49,958 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 48,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,722 miles

Under side heavily coated with under seal

Fail 3 Apr 2019 42,722 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Under side heavily coated with under seal

Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,319 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 4,231 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split grease escaping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure beam aim incorrect (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,617 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,806 miles

Nearside front door handle lose (outside)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 40,798 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front disc corroded

Offside Front disc corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,610 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,961 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 102,553 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 102,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,444 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 99,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 95,379 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 95,379 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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D512 TCH is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D512 TCH, 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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What year was D512 TCH registered?

D512 TCH is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D512 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D512 TCH shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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