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D603 PDV

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

42,904 mi
Last recorded42,904 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD603 PDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,904 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 42,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,309 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Fail 1 Aug 2024 42,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slight pitting / standing rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens have moisture on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective cracked around edges ()

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 42,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch 30cm from suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected brake master cylinder leaking into vacuum pump (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective cracked / split ()

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,046 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 41,870 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 41,870 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,826 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 41,825 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,381 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,102 miles

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2015 41,102 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,014 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 41,013 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Centre Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,569 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,484 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,871 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 38,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake slight binding

Fail 28 Jan 2009 38,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,217 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,942 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 37,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wheel arches corroded

one of two exhaust rear mounting rubbers missing

Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,195 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,318 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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D603 PDV is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 D603 PDV, 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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D603 PDV is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 January 1987.

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