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E384 ETM

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,113 mi
Last recorded76,113 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE384 ETM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 76,113 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 76,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,308 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,424 miles

both front indicator's are slightly insecure

both rear light lens are slightly insecure

nearside rack joint has some slight play/knocking

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jul 2007 64,424 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front indicator's are slightly insecure

both rear light lens are slightly insecure

nearside rack joint has some slight play/knocking

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,167 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 64,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E384 ETM is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 E384 ETM, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E384 ETM registered?

E384 ETM is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 June 1988.

Is E384 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E384 ETM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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