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D594 VPM

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests23 (10 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate43.5%

Mileage

67,975 mi
Last recorded67,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD594 VPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,975 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

underside showing some sing sof corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2017 67,966 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

underside showing some sing sof corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,522 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch front and rear is holed from corrosion but not in prescribed area and dose not affect the strenght of vehical chassie ,steering or braking (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bye fuel tank surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded lower pipe in to caliper surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 66,522 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported ehaust rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch front and rear is holed from corrosion but not in prescribed area and dose not affect the strenght of vehical chassie ,steering or braking (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bye fuel tank surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded lower pipe in to caliper surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,475 miles

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner footstep is holed

Nearside Front door corrodeer

Nearside Front inner arch is holed

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced held in not by original means (1.7.5a)

Offside Front arch is holed

Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,800 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 65,800 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,770 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,722 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 64,458 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

front arches are corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

front arches are corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,165 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 62,165 miles

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

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

Load sensing valve stiff

Slight damage front number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,133 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 61,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

battery insecure

front panel/front cross member rusty and shailing

fuel tank rusty and shailing

long travel in hand brake

rear suspension weak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,947 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 59,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2007 59,939 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shock upper bushes starting to wear.

Fail 16 Jan 2007 59,915 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 58,141 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 58,141 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

near side rack end sight play

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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D594 VPM is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.5%.

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 D594 VPM, 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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D594 VPM is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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