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E451 DJM

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,818 mi
Last recorded75,818 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 DJM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,818 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 75,790 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,072 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,578 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,988 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,350 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,534 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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E451 DJM is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 E451 DJM, 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 E451 DJM registered?

E451 DJM is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E451 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E451 DJM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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