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DIG 8244

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,391 mi
Last recorded97,391 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8244
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 97,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch badly corroded

Nearside Front Jacking point badly corroded

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

Nearside High level position lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

N/S High level position lamp not working

N/S/F Inner wheel arch badly corroded

N/S/F Jacking point badly corroded

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,545 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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DIG 8244 is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DIG 8244, 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 DIG 8244 registered?

DIG 8244 is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is DIG 8244 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8244 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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