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SLZ 9221

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,414 mi
Last recorded60,414 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 9221
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 60,414 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 60,414 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 59,970 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 59,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 59,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 58,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 58,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,884 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

n /s/f brake binding slightly.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 57,884 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

n /s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,919 miles

Headlight reflectors in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear wood floor deterioated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 56,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlight reflectors in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear wood floor deterioated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust mounting rubbers cracking( O ring type)

corrosion in nearside front wheel arch (2 holes)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,845 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,046 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 80,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

drivers front door sharp edges bottom of door.

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 May 2006 80,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front door corroded and sharp edges.

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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SLZ 9221 is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 SLZ 9221, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLZ 9221 registered?

SLZ 9221 is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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