CarVerify

Free Car Check

D58 MUR

1986 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

71,145 mi
Last recorded71,145 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD58 MUR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2020 71,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parcial test do to oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 71,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes covered with grease & underseal

front chassis & suspension componants corroding

nearside rear wheel corroding around base of valve

offside & nearside inner wheel arches corroded

offside & nearside sills corroding

underneath of vehicle corroding

Pass 13 May 2014 71,132 miles

brake pipes covered with grease & underseal

front chassis & suspension componants corroding

nearside rear wheel corroding around base of valve

offside & nearside inner wheel arches corroded

offside & nearside sills corroding

underneath of vehicle corroding

Fail 9 May 2014 71,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pipes covered with grease & underseal

front chassis & suspension componants corroding

nearside rear wheel corroding around valve base

offside & nearside front inner wheel arches corroding

offside & nearside sills corroding

underneath of vehicle corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

brake pipes covered with grease & underseal

front chassis & suspension componants corroding

nearside rear wheel corroding around valve base

offside & nearside front inner wheel arches corroding

offside & nearside sills corroding

underneath of vehicle corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion on both front wheel arches

Fail 14 Aug 2012 69,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion on both front wheel arches

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,838 miles

brakepipes coated in grease

Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brakepipes coated in grease

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,615 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brakepipes coated in grease

Pass 6 May 2008 65,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brakepipes coated in grease

Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brakepipes coated in grease

o/s and n/s catch panel corroded

o/s and n/s front arches corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2007 63,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brakepipes coated in grease

o/s and n/s arches corroded

o/s and n/s catch panel corroded

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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D58 MUR is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 D58 MUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D58 MUR?

You can check the full history of D58 MUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D58 MUR registered?

D58 MUR is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 August 1986.

Is D58 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D58 MUR shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D58 MUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D58 MUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.