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VRZ 2139

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,422 mi
Last recorded88,422 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRZ 2139
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2025 88,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger deteriated see yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Skin deteriated see yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch see yellow chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger deteriated see yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Bonnet deteriated close to catch

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door deteriated at bottom

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

OSF & NSF Headlamp panel corroded but bolt of item

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

This vehicle has corrosion to both A pillars not yet excessive

Fail 3 Jun 2025 88,415 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Windscreen panel deteriated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch where it meets the sill is deteriated (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Bonnet deteriated close to the catch

Nearside Front Door deteriated bolt of item

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

OSF & NSR headlamp panel deteriated bolt of item

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

This vehicle has corrosion on both A pillars not yet excessive

Fail 23 Apr 2025 88,404 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch beside engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

This vehicle has corrosion on both a pillers not yet excessive

Vehicle overheated during test

bonnet rotten close to catch

Pass 11 Dec 2023 88,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general body corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2021 85,985 miles

Coolant leak ()

both front lower valance under bonnet corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

headlamp beam masks/ converters fitted

offside front inner arch is holed and corroded in a non prescribed area

rubber exhaust mounts are deteriorated/ perished

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 82,559 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 82,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 79,897 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 79,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2016 79,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 79,174 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 79,174 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 76,573 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 76,573 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 75,109 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 75,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 73,859 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,579 miles

both rear wheel bearings showing slight play

exhaust rubbers showing fatigue

n/s/front steering arm showing slight play

n/s/front tyre showing uneven wear

o/s/front wheel bearing showing slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,954 miles

all exhaust mount rubbers showing fatigue.

front headlamps have beam deflectors fitted giving a flat image.

o/s/front indicator side marker is showing slight white light

o/s/rear wheel bearing has slight play.

steering rack has play on the n/s

Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all exhaust mount rubbers showing fatigue.

front headlamps have beam deflectors fitted giving a flat image.

o/s/front indicator side marker is showing slight white light

o/s/rear wheel bearing has slight play.

steering rack has play on the n/s

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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VRZ 2139 is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VRZ 2139, 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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VRZ 2139 is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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