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D717 CHG

1987 Talbot Express

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,324 mi
Last recorded75,324 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD717 CHG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 75,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From Master Cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Wing Corroded

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,322 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded From Master Cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Wing Corroded

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,603 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,707 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 71,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,057 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 70,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle heavily undersealed time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,480 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 65,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2010 59,629 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

center exhaust mounting missing but exhaust is not insecure

nearside headlamp is loose

offside door mirro damaged not effecting the rear view

Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,799 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 53,798 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,817 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 51,815 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,936 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 48,924 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 47,763 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 47,741 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

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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D717 CHG is a 1987 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D717 CHG, 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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D717 CHG is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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