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E41 YKR

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,992 mi
Last recorded52,992 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE41 YKR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,992 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

corrosion to bonnet

slight corrosion to wings / doors / steps / sills

wipers slow

Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,992 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

corrosion to bonnet

slight corrosion to wings / doors / steps / sills

wipers slow

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,981 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,223 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,488 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

general condition

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,288 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front inner wing/engine mounting area seriously corroded,MOT failure from May 2012

Fail 18 Apr 2012 51,286 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front inner wing/engine mounting area seriously corroded,MOT failure from May 2012

Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,255 miles

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

Front discs scored and pitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 51,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front discs scored and pitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,101 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 51,101 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

engine wont idle

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,677 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 50,677 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 50,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front brake discs becoming corroded

nearside rear shackle bush has slight play

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,268 miles

both front brake discs becoming corroded

nearside rear shackle bush has slight play

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,072 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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E41 YKR is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E41 YKR, 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 E41 YKR registered?

E41 YKR is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 May 1988.

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