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D847 YMY

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,008 mi
Last recorded128,008 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD847 YMY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 128,008 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2014 127,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2013 126,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 124,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 123,376 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,544 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 117,994 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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D847 YMY is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D847 YMY, 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 D847 YMY registered?

D847 YMY is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D847 YMY safe to buy?

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