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E107 NCL

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,595 mi
Last recorded118,595 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE107 NCL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 118,595 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer quarter panel area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel/door step area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel area under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step sill area (3.1.9)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area under car. (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel/door step area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

areas of advanced corrosion under and around vehicle.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,084 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 116,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear crossmember, o/s/r inner panel, o/s/r inner sill, o/s/f inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 112,316 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 111,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,375 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear floor & inner wheel arch & chassis covered with underseal

Fail 20 Aug 2012 110,371 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

front to rear floor & inner wheel arch & chassis covered with underseal

Pass 9 May 2011 108,484 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 105,077 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 105,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 103,074 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

front and rear wheel archers corroded

nearside front iner wing holed and corroded

part of release button missing on drivers seat belt clasp

play in offside front wheelbearing

slite blow from down pipe to center section join

Fail 25 Feb 2009 103,055 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

front and rear wheel archers corroded

nearside front iner wing holed and corroded

part of release button missing on drivers seat belt clasp

play in offside front wheelbearing

slite blow from down pipe to center section join

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,445 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 92,445 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 90,992 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 90,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 90,390 miles

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

bonnet condition poor

Fail 23 Mar 2006 90,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

bonnet condition poor

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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E107 NCL is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E107 NCL, 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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E107 NCL is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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