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E547 UHA

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,662 mi
Last recorded88,662 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE547 UHA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,662 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2026 88,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at edge of strut turret. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Prevent further corrosion of inner arch seam

Pass 13 May 2024 83,000 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,831 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings beginning to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses masked level : kick up to offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 79,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings beginning to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses masked level : kick up to offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small crack into front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,528 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,272 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,584 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,578 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,870 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency much less than other

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,787 miles

Headlight pattern kick-up masked off.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre inner edge cracking

power steering belt worn

temp type fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2014 56,603 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 56,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 52,026 miles

Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,026 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,540 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 51,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,708 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 50,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,240 miles

Drivers outer door handle loose

Reaer panel corroded and loose

Fail 11 Jun 2009 50,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Drivers outer door handle loose

Reaer panel corroded and loose

Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 3 May 2007 47,752 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 47,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,914 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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E547 UHA is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 E547 UHA, 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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E547 UHA is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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