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E473 XKO

1988 Talbot Express

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,326 mi
Last recorded80,326 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE473 XKO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 80,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 80,322 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 mounts missing one mount about to break (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 79,254 miles

Both front inner wheel arch areas corroded

Nearside Front Door corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,126 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door corroded at bottom

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,123 miles

Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER NIT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front BOTH INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED AT FRONT

Nearside Front DOOR SHARP EDGES

Pass 22 May 2018 77,445 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 76,259 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Inner wing panel is excessively corroded but is not within 30cm of any brakes, steering or suspension components

Oil leak ()

Upper scuttle panel is excessively corroded but is not within 30cm of any brakes, steering or suspension components

Pass 30 May 2017 76,022 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipes and various other parts covered in overspray

Offside Front tyre split but no cords showing

Oil leak ()

all exhaust rubbers split

Pass 29 May 2016
Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,646 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 71,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 70,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,977 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 68,977 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2010 67,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,741 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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E473 XKO is a 1988 Talbot Express in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E473 XKO, 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 E473 XKO registered?

E473 XKO is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E473 XKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E473 XKO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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