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TCV 263Y

1983 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCV 263Y
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 101,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

general age related corrosion to vehicle body chassis and suspension

vehicle has extensive welding repairs

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Jul 2023 101,043 miles

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both front tie bar mounting area front inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

extensive welding repairs to entire vehicle body

general age related corrosion to vehicle body

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2022 99,717 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

both front inner wheel arches corroded

extensive welding repairs to vehicle body

general age related corrosion to vehicle body

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 19 Aug 2022 99,717 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

both front inner wheel arches corroded

extensive welding repairs to vehicle body

general age related corrosion to vehicle body

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Jul 2021 97,611 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear gear box mount bush detreating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 95,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease/ under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion to cab / chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2019 93,357 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 93,357 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger mounting point box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 91,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,384 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion begining on the underside, but not excesive

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

rear bumper upper ounts corroded and holed(not insecure)

various patches on the inner wings/ cab

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,803 miles

offside rear position lamps dim

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear position lamps dim

slight movement detected in steering column top bearing

Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,803 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear position lamps dim

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

offside rear position lamps dim

slight movement detected in steering column top bearing

Pass 21 May 2014 85,372 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,011 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 81,567 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 76,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 71,084 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 71,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2009 69,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,960 miles

Battery insecure

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tickover high

Fail 4 Apr 2008 66,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tickover high

Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,891 miles

11 spots of corrosion

corrosion nsr & osr spring mounting

Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,643 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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TCV 263Y is a 1983 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,564 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 TCV 263Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TCV 263Y is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 July 1983.

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