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D677 VTV

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,585 mi
Last recorded72,585 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD677 VTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 72,585 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced starting to rust in all wheel arches, surface rust at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,237 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,736 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,497 miles

Both front cv boots slightly split

Both front track rod ends slightly split

Fail 22 Nov 2021 71,497 miles

Both front cv boots slightly split

Both front track rod ends slightly split

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,125 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 66,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 66,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,727 miles

all tyres old & perished slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2016 64,744 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,536 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 63,621 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 62,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 60,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2012 60,907 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre badly preished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,301 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D677 VTV is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 D677 VTV, 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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What year was D677 VTV registered?

D677 VTV is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D677 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D677 VTV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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