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D551 DFA

1987 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,293 mi
Last recorded99,293 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express 1500 P86,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD551 DFA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2006 99,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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D551 DFA is a 1987 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 86,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D551 DFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D551 DFA registered?

D551 DFA is a 1987 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 4 March 1987.

Is D551 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D551 DFA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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