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E470 TFD

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,601 mi
Last recorded58,601 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 TFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,601 miles

REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 5 Jul 2023 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired leaf spring brackett (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,480 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 57,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 56,763 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 55,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step/ jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,972 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion off side front wheel arch

corrosion under windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,825 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion off side front wheel arch

corrosion under windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2013 51,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

only just pattern headlamps

slight uneven rear service brake

some wear to lower gearbox/engine mount

Fail 31 Jul 2013 51,076 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

some wear to lower gearbox/engine mount

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,268 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,224 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,395 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,485 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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E470 TFD is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel 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 E470 TFD, 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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E470 TFD is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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