MOT Status
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80,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Both front inner wheel arch areas corroded
Nearside Front Door corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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E473 XKO is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 April 1988.
Is E473 XKO safe to buy?
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