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E507 HRX

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE507 HRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 89,000 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,464 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner arches rusty

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

body work surface rust

bonnet taped up

Fail 18 Sep 2023 86,464 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch and lower door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner arches rusty

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

body work surface rust

bonnet taped up

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,718 miles

wheel arches bodywork rusty

wind screen slight marks

Fail 6 Sep 2022 84,711 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wheel arches bodywork rusty

wind screen slight marks

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,388 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing / cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corr/holed

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery trays rusty

wheel arches rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2021 83,388 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing / cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corr/holed

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery trays rusty

wheel arches rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,962 miles

Nearside Front inner wing rusty

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

front arches and lower doors rusty

slight damage rear cross member

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,990 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 81,989 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,296 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,295 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter/pump (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 78,873 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

front and centre exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,244 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,738 miles

2 x ehaust rubbers missing

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs slightly scored

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 72,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 71,932 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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E507 HRX is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E507 HRX, 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 E507 HRX registered?

E507 HRX is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 May 1988.

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