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E588 NDG

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,996 mi
Last recorded39,996 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE588 NDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 39,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 39,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap / Push on type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Headlamp body insecure from glass (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Headlamp body insecure from glass (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 39,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet below battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 36,675 miles

Front Both brake pipes perrished.

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corrosion.

Tyre slightly damaged Spare Corroded. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 36,675 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both brake pipes perrished.

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corrosion.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged Spare Corroded. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 33,659 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch is corroded

Spare tyre is perished

Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,364 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,108 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 33,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,914 miles

Front both upper brake hoses are perishing

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 32,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front both upper brake hoses are perishing

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,293 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 32,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,392 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,393 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,268 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 30,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,067 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 30,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,421 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

o/s/f headlamp has poor beam pattern.

Fail 27 Oct 2006 29,337 miles

O/S/F head lamp poor beam pattern.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

There is some noise from the rear wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,337 miles

O/S/F head lamp poor beam pattern.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

There is some noise from the rear wheel bearings.

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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E588 NDG is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E588 NDG, 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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E588 NDG is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 June 1988.

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