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DLW 203Y

1983 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,507 mi
Last recorded67,507 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLW 203Y
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,918 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,693 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 65,692 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2012 65,648 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

front wipers slow

n /s/r tyre cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2012 65,643 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

front wipers slow

n /s/r tyre cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2011 69,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 69,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 72,321 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 69,407 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,701 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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DLW 203Y is a 1983 Talbot Express in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,564 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 DLW 203Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLW 203Y registered?

DLW 203Y is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 April 1983.

Is DLW 203Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLW 203Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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