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D546 CDG

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,481 mi
Last recorded101,481 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD546 CDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,481 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 101,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 101,370 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion doors

corrosion w/arches + spring mounts + tow bar

f/bumper loose. loose seats

f/no plate det

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre cut tread

o/s/r refletor poor + conensation o/s/ h/lamp

poor horn

Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,392 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 97,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 92,516 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

corrosion both f/inner wings n/s/f door handle broken seast little loose

screen blown 2/poor horn 3/poor washers 4/o/s mirror damage

tyres cracking n/s/r bad

Fail 8 Apr 2008 92,516 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

corrosion both f/inner wings n/s/f door handle broken seast little loose

screen blown 2/poor horn 3/poor washers 4/o/s mirror damage

tyres cracking n/s/r bad

Pass 9 Mar 2007 89,578 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 8,957 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,322 miles

advise condensation in both head lamps

advise n/s/f tyre side walls starting to split up

advise small corrosion hole in centre internal crossmember

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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D546 CDG is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D546 CDG, 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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D546 CDG is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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