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D723 HUE

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,904 mi
Last recorded145,904 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD723 HUE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 145,904 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 139,986 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 134,709 miles

both front inner , upper wheel arch turrets starting to corrode

both rear tyres cracking in treads

chips in windscreen

general corrosion to underside

o/s of steering rack mist in oil

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen washer jets poor

Fail 5 Sep 2023 134,686 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front inner , upper wheel arch turrets starting to corrode

both rear tyres cracking in treads

chips in windscreen

general corrosion to underside

o/s of steering rack mist in oil

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen washer jets poor

Pass 21 Sep 2022 131,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S washer jet and horn poor operation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear deteriorated and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear deteriorated and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 127,348 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and front subframe are

N/S washer jet poor

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear brake flexi to rear brake pipes perished

steering rack misted in oil

Pass 31 Oct 2020 124,771 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Oct 2019 121,242 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

n/s rear parking brake low effort

one o/s stop light not working

rear leaf spring eye bushes perished and worn both sides

Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,209 miles

n/s parking brake low effort

Pass 30 Sep 2017 112,001 miles

rear drum brake back plates corroded

windscreen washers poor

both front track control arm front bushes worn

n/s parking brake low effort

Pass 1 Oct 2016 108,640 miles

Horn poor operation

all exhaust rubbers perished

all rear leaf spring bushes worn

engine oil leaks

steering rack misting in oil

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,545 miles

both front brake reaction bar front bushes worn

both headlamps slightly insecure

general corrosion to rear suspension area

n/s outer cv boot slightly insecure on housing

rear leaf springs getting weak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,760 miles

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

both front brake reaction front bushes worn and splitting

horn intermittant fault poor action

n/s outer cv boot leaking

o/s front outrigger starting to corrode

rear exhaust rubber missing

rear shocker bushes splitting and perished

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,867 miles

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

both front suspension link arm front bushes worn and splitting

n/s outer cv boot leaking

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 97,893 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front pad wire broken

n/s outer cv boot contaminated not split

o/s front tyre uneven wear

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

steering rack misting oil

Pass 16 Aug 2010 96,212 miles

Battery insecure

front anti roll bar bushes splitting

n/s/front track control arm inner bush slight movement

n/s/pad warning wire broken

n/s/rear wheel bearing slight play

o/s/rear leaf spring slightly out of line

Fail 16 Aug 2010 96,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Battery insecure

front anti roll bar bushes splitting

n/s/front track control arm inner bush slight movement

n/s/pad warning wire broken

n/s/rear wheel bearing slight play

o/s/rear leaf spring slightly out of line

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,895 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,158 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 89,115 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 88,394 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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D723 HUE is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D723 HUE, 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 D723 HUE registered?

D723 HUE is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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