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E513 EAL

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

62,517 mi
Last recorded62,517 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE513 EAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 62,517 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 62,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 62,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 62,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front panel at wipers corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,331 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,331 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,085 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear nearside tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2013 61,697 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking at sidewall

Fail 13 May 2013 61,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking at sidewall

Pass 24 May 2012 60,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all exhaust rubbers need replacing.

Pass 23 May 2011 59,510 miles

Exhaust rubbers cracking

Front inner wheel arches/front panel corroded close to tie bar mounting points

Nearside outer c.v boot cracking

Play in offside front wheel bearing just within limit

Fail 23 May 2011 59,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust rubbers cracking

Front inner wheel arches/front panel corroded close to tie bar mounting points

Nearside outer c.v boot cracking

Play in offside front wheel bearing just within limit

Pass 1 May 2010 59,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side and off side side skirts not fully secure to body. near side entrance step frame bolts not fully tight. birds nest and eggs in engine compartment

Fail 1 May 2010 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side and off side side skirts not fully secure to body. near side entrance step frame bolts not fully tight. birds nest and eggs in engine compartment

Pass 28 May 2009 59,207 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 59,202 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 58,360 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 58,358 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 56,677 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 56,652 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 54,515 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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E513 EAL is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E513 EAL, 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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E513 EAL is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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