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D71 SUR

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD71 SUR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to off side and near side front outer chassis areas

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,904 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 79,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,238 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2009 79,238 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,640 miles

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

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

nearside front inner wing is corroded but not excessively

Pass 14 Jun 2007 76,559 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

entire vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2007 76,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

entire vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,795 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 73,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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D71 SUR is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D71 SUR, 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 D71 SUR registered?

D71 SUR is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D71 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D71 SUR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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