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E564 PJT

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE564 PJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside undersealed

Pass 15 May 2023 102,060 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 102,055 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to Rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Engine Bay outer suspension turret/engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Brake Pipe Mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Under Body Corrosion/Suspension Component Corrosion/Braking Component

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 100,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 100,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 100,452 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of them (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 100,448 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of them (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 100,427 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near the leaf spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near the leaf spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,412 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 100,409 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,383 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 100,383 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,563 miles

underside has been coated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 78,652 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

underside has been coated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 99,160 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 99,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 99,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 96,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 84,952 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 84,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E564 PJT is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 E564 PJT, 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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E564 PJT is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 March 1988.

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