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D773 XHD

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,270 mi
Last recorded73,270 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD773 XHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 73,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 71,620 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,477 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 69,088 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,628 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 67,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing next to gear box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Braking system leaking Laden valve (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front cross beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front to rear sill coroded and holed but not structual

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 67,634 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front bonnet edging (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe jointing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure corroded base (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing at engine mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower crossbeam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front window frame/pillar post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire front heat material burnt/damaged at engine manifold/bulk head. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body panel slightly loose front grill metal panel holed/corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,197 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside sill has holes in (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet badly corroded

vehicle body badly corroded around windscreen

Fail 9 Apr 2018 65,197 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside sill has holes in (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet badly corroded

vehicle body badly corroded around windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all underbody getting weak

o/s outer sill corroded outside mot area

Fail 14 Feb 2017 64,474 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s outer sill corroded outside mot area

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 26 May 2015 64,034 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 64,034 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 62,651 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 61,152 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 61,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

front bumper corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

front bumper corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,025 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 60,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear shock absorbers

Pass 6 Feb 2010 57,856 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 51,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 51,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,427 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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D773 XHD is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 D773 XHD, 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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D773 XHD is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 April 1987.

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