CarVerify

Free Car Check

D812 XMO

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

73,929 mi
Last recorded73,929 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD812 XMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 73,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 73,027 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both inner wheel arches holed and corroded

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

Nearside Front inner wing holed

Nearside Front tyre 14 years old

Nearside Rear tyre 12 years old

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre 12 years old

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust centre silencer box corroded and leaking but not excessively

Fail 27 Apr 2023 73,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both inner wheel arches holed and corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre 14 years old

Nearside Rear tyre 12 years old

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door handle insecure

Offside Front door mirror insecure

Offside Front tyre 12 years old

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside battery insecure

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust centre silencer box corroded and leaking but not excessively

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 71,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre over 10years old

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

body panels corroded and breaking away

Fail 11 Dec 2020 71,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre over 10years old

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

body panels corroded and breaking away

Pass 16 May 2019 70,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 70,554 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front signs of grease leak ball joint?

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear air suspension air bags deflated

Rear leaf springs splayed but action not impaired

both battery trays corroded and breaking up

Fail 1 Jun 2018 69,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front signs of grease leak ball joint?

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear air suspension air bags deflated

Rear leaf springs splayed but action not impaired

both battery trays corroded and breaking up

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 18 May 2017 68,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

both rear air suspension air bags deflated

exhaust support rubber missing

Fail 9 May 2017 68,336 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not locking seat in place (6.2.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing sidelight (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

both rear air suspension air bags deflated

exhaust support rubber missing

Pass 10 May 2016 66,883 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2016 66,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track contol arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,882 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/front inner wing starting to corrode

one exhaust rubber s missing from front box

slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,882 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/front inner wing starting to corrode

one exhaust rubber s missing from front box

sligth exhaust blow from manifold and tail box

Pass 1 May 2014 66,889 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise some exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust still supported

Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,882 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise some exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,882 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2012 66,882 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 64,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,185 miles

Advise 2 front suspension ,ounts have corrosion near to them starting double skinned though

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise 2 front suspension ,ounts have corrosion near to them starting double skinned though

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,703 miles

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

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

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

wear in steering rack (N/S)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 58,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,264 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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D812 XMO is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 D812 XMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D812 XMO?

You can check the full history of D812 XMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D812 XMO registered?

D812 XMO is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 March 1987.

Is D812 XMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D812 XMO shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D812 XMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D812 XMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.