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D51 VCX

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,516 mi
Last recorded108,516 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 VCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 108,516 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both síde worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 104,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,503 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both tyres wearing low

windscreen pillar and lower screen panel slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 93,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,603 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear slight noise from both rear wheels on rotation

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust support rubbers split

Fail 8 Aug 2015 69,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 69,564 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 68,859 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,728 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,728 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked and slightly perished o/s/r tyre cracked and slightly perished n/s/f tyre cracked and slightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,308 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 68,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,878 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,878 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,101 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,816 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 68,816 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sidewall of o/s/f/ tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,833 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 63,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 62,002 miles

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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D51 VCX is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D51 VCX, 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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D51 VCX is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 February 1987.

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