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E401 CPP

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,220 mi
Last recorded109,220 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE401 CPP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 109,220 miles

Earth strap temp secured.

Both CV boots slight leak.

Both front inner wings corroded/previously repaired with plates and undersealed.

Both rear leaf springs tired.

Drivers door bottom corroded.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear valance has corrosion and previous repairs.

Wiring under bonnet insecure.

Fail 12 Mar 2024 109,220 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Wrong colour. (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both CV boots slight leak.

Both front inner wings corroded/previously repaired with plates and undersealed.

Both rear leaf springs tired.

Drivers door bottom corroded.

Earth strap temp secured.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear valance has corrosion and previous repairs.

Wiring under bonnet insecure.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,579 miles

Both rear leaf springs tired

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 108,061 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s rear springs very tired

Fail 3 May 2018 108,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s rear springs very tired

Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 107,064 miles

coolant leak

driverside outer door handle missing can still open door from outside

engine bay corroded

horn tone deteriorated

nearside & offside front suspension arm to cross member bushes deteriorated

nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play

slight play in steering rack

undernearth corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 107,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

coolant leak

driverside outer door handle missing can still open door from outside

engine bay corroded

horn tone deteriorated

nearside & offside front suspension arm to cross member bushes deteriorated

nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play

slight play in steering rack

undernearth corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 105,901 miles

signs of a possible fuel leak

water leak

Fail 22 May 2013 105,901 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

signs of a possible fuel leak

water leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 102,167 miles

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

please note reverse lights not working

Pass 14 May 2011 101,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember has slight corrosion around suspension mounting areas

front wipers do not park

offside front wheel arch coroded but not considered a load bearing member

offside rear inner sill has some minor corrosion

Fail 14 May 2011 101,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember has slight corrosion around suspension mounting areas

front wipers do not park

offside front wheel arch coroded but not considered a load bearing member

offside rear inner sill has some minor corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2009 101,325 miles

corrosion to o/s front inner wing not structual

Fail 4 Jul 2009 101,257 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 101,257 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

FRONT DISCS ARE LOOKING OVERHEATED + O/S INNER CORRODED, + OUT OF BALANCS 16/22% VERY POOR

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 99,159 miles

rumble from o/s rear wheel bearing

slight play at brake pedal pivot

Pass 2 Jun 2007 97,395 miles

EXHAUST MAIN BOX MOUNTINGS ARE PERISHED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

TYRES RUB WHEN HANGING N/S/F & O/S/REAR

Pass 19 Jun 2006 95,718 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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E401 CPP is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E401 CPP, 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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E401 CPP is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 February 1988.

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