MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,239 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?
Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E549 MAC is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 74,752 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 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E549 MAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E549 MAC is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 7 June 1988.
Is E549 MAC safe to buy?
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