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E927 TYA

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,180 mi
Last recorded104,180 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE927 TYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,180 miles

corrosion at offside front inner sill/step

corrosion at offside rear chassis at rear spring front mounting point

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,265 miles

Front nearside and offside inner sill corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting bracket. (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion to underside of body/suspension components.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 99,194 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lever locking device missing load valve rod/linkage at axle (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

Front nearside and offside inner sill corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting bracket. (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion to underside of body/suspension components.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,604 miles

offside tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,067 miles

both rear wheel rims corroded

corrosion at nearside rear spring front mounting bracket

nearside rear tyre worn on outside

offside front wheel rim corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 95,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear wheel rims corroded

corrosion at nearside rear spring front mounting bracket

nearside rear tyre worn on outside

offside front wheel rim corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 92,833 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 92,828 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 88,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 82,926 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,926 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,002 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREAD NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 81,994 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,473 miles

N/S&O/S F CORRODED OUTSIDE PERSCRIBED AREA

Fail 15 Feb 2008 81,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/S&O/S F CORRODED OUTSIDE PERSCRIBED AREA

Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,011 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 80,365 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet hinge panel weak corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2006 80,348 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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E927 TYA is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E927 TYA, 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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E927 TYA is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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