MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,517 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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
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)
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
o/s/r tyre cracking at sidewall
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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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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