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D750 YPH

1987 Talbot Express

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,653 mi
Last recorded77,653 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD750 YPH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 77,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 77,104 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak on clamp and mount system corroded by mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective three exhaust rubbers starting to crack and perish (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch starting to corrode by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 76,509 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing will require check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid backing plate damp (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing will require check (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative load compensator seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak on clamp and mount system corroded by mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective three exhaust rubbers starting to crack and perish (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch starting to corrode by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,842 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 75,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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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D750 YPH is a 1987 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D750 YPH, 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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D750 YPH is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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