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E522 EAL

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,428 mi
Last recorded67,428 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE522 EAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,428 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,420 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,122 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 67,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

all brakes heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,076 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drive shaft worn through sump causing an oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 66,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,093 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,174 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 65,174 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,067 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,995 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 64,799 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 645,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,563 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 64,235 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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E522 EAL is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E522 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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What year was E522 EAL registered?

E522 EAL is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E522 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E522 EAL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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