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E411 UWD

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,634 mi
Last recorded89,634 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE411 UWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 89,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 89,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 84,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 80,646 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 73,858 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,466 miles

battery tray corroding

both outer door handles showing signs of wear

exhaust mounting rubbers showing signs of wear (splitting).

front brake balance high (but within limits).

front brake discs corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody corroding

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

oil leak from engine sump pan area

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Apr 2013 73,466 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery tray corroding

both outer door handles showing signs of wear

exhaust mounting rubbers showing signs of wear (splitting).

front brake balance high (but within limits).

front brake discs corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody corroding

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

oil leak from engine sump pan area

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,806 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perished, nearside rear footbrake slight bind, nearside front brake disc deteriorated.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Apr 2010 69,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 67,279 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 64,560 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,492 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 56,481 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f

bumper loose

clutch slipping

Pass 19 Sep 2005 54,070 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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E411 UWD is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E411 UWD, 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 E411 UWD registered?

E411 UWD is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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