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D550 TTO

1986 Talbot Express

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,153 mi
Last recorded50,153 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD550 TTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 50,153 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 50,153 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,012 miles

Offside Front sun visor insecure.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 50,012 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front sun visor insecure.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,969 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 49,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 49,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,963 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,896 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 49,621 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,868 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust system rubber supports starting to crack and perish

nearside front top marker light inoperative

Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,795 miles

exhaust rubber mountings all perished [four]

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,269 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 47,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust system rubber mountings perished

Pass 12 May 2006 46,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 45,744 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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D550 TTO is a 1986 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D550 TTO, 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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D550 TTO is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 October 1986.

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