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E389 YDB

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,911 mi
Last recorded28,911 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE389 YDB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 28,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 27,401 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 24,979 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 24,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,459 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 21,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 21,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,954 miles

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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E389 YDB is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E389 YDB, 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 E389 YDB registered?

E389 YDB is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E389 YDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E389 YDB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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