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D518 STT

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,299 mi
Last recorded102,299 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD518 STT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 102,299 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 May 2018 99,894 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,371 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,807 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 91,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,854 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 90,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 90,854 miles

Exhaust rubbers slight perishing

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,854 miles

Exhaust rubbers slight perishing

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 90,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 90,854 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,854 miles

off side head lamp tied in with cable ties

under side of vehicle very rusty lots of holes and patches

Fail 5 Oct 2010 90,854 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

under side of vehicle very rusty lots of holes and patches

Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,854 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

slight corrosion to offside inner sill.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 90,854 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 89,401 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wear at brake pedal pivot

Fail 29 Feb 2008 89,396 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wear at brake pedal pivot

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,004 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 85,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D518 STT is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D518 STT, 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 D518 STT registered?

D518 STT is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 May 1987.

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