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1987 Talbot Express 1.8L Petrol · D372 PYD

D372 PYD

1987 Talbot Express (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1987. Recorded mileage 88,455 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
TALBOT EXPRESS
Year / Origin
1987 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
88,455 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1796cc

D372 PYD Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 06/12/2021
  • 88,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 15 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (44 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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D372 PYD Mileage History

  1. 12/07/200649,375 mi
  2. 12/03/200749,527 mi+152 mi
  3. 12/03/200749,527 mi
  4. 03/03/200850,516 mi+989 mi
  5. 04/03/200850,516 mi
  6. 16/02/200951,649 mi+1,133 mi
  7. 17/02/200951,652 mi+3 mi
  8. 16/02/201052,395 mi+743 mi
  9. 16/02/201052,395 mi
  10. 04/04/201157,402 mi+5,007 mi
  11. 08/04/201157,459 mi+57 mi
  12. 29/03/201261,553 mi+4,094 mi
  13. 05/04/201261,553 mi
  14. 22/03/201365,899 mi+4,346 mi
  15. 04/04/201366,279 mi+380 mi
  16. 20/03/201463,963 mi-2,316 mi
  17. 25/03/201469,370 mi+5,407 mi
  18. 18/03/201570,794 mi+1,424 mi
  19. 20/04/201570,925 mi+131 mi
  20. 18/04/201673,594 mi+2,669 mi
  21. 29/04/201673,606 mi+12 mi
  22. 06/04/201778,520 mi+4,914 mi
  23. 25/04/201778,829 mi+309 mi
  24. 20/04/201880,281 mi+1,452 mi
  25. 18/05/201880,401 mi+120 mi
  26. 31/05/201880,509 mi+108 mi
  27. 20/05/201984,356 mi+3,847 mi
  28. 07/06/201984,568 mi+212 mi
  29. 26/11/202086,351 mi+1,783 mi
  30. 06/12/202188,455 mi+2,104 mi

Average of roughly 2,537 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

D372 PYD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Talbot Express (D372 PYD) between July 2006 and December 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 06 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (44 issues), Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Windscreen (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 52 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: “Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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