MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
body has slight damage
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LKZ 3786 is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 LKZ 3786, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LKZ 3786?
You can check the full history of LKZ 3786 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LKZ 3786 registered?
LKZ 3786 is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 June 1988.
Is LKZ 3786 safe to buy?
The MOT history for LKZ 3786 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LKZ 3786 have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LKZ 3786. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.