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E530 HRX

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,005 mi
Last recorded80,005 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 HRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 76,092 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,568 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside bonnet hinge mounting has been repaired

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

ignition light on

Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,568 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam both (1.7.4a)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside bonnet hinge mounting has been repaired

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

ignition light on

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,236 miles

1x rubber exhaust hanger broken/detached, system still adequately supported.

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front sill holed and corroded outside of prescribed area

Non-obligatory nearside front door mirror glass cracked.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front sill holed and corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,838 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 69,838 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,492 miles

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 May 2012 68,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 10 May 2012 68,751 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 68,325 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust sytem has slight blow at centre box

hand brake mechanism return spring broken

Fail 12 May 2011 68,325 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

exhaust sytem has slight blow at centre box

hand brake mechanism return spring broken

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 65,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,572 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 64,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,050 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 60,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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E530 HRX is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 E530 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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E530 HRX is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 June 1988.

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