1985 Talbot Rapier 1.6L Petrol · B907 LPF
1985 Talbot Rapier (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 68,172 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2025. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT RAPIER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B907 LPF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 68,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B907 LPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Talbot Rapier (B907 LPF) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
B907 LPF Mileage History
- 31/03/202267,869 mi
- 03/04/202468,170 mi+301 mi
- 03/04/202468,172 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 151 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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