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E204 SYB

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE204 SYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,566 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 66,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,080 miles

all four tyres side walls perishing

chip in screen

o/s/r inner wing rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2009 60,078 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all four tyres side walls perishing

o/s/f inner wing rusty

o/s/r inner wing rusty

Pass 11 May 2006 60,035 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 60,035 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front pipe to centre joint slighty blowing

windsceen slight crack in zone a

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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E204 SYB is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E204 SYB, 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 E204 SYB registered?

E204 SYB is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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