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VJM 507Y

1983 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,456 mi
Last recorded69,456 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJM 507Y
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,456 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 69,448 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,440 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 69,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch starting to slip

front brake hoses [ferrils corroding]

Fail 10 Apr 2007 67,711 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,004 miles

WELDING LOOKS CORRECT BUT UNABLE TO SEE WELDS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 6 Jun 2006 67,004 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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VJM 507Y is a 1983 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VJM 507Y, 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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What year was VJM 507Y registered?

VJM 507Y is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 June 1983.

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