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E591 NWP

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,683 mi
Last recorded97,683 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE591 NWP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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50+ data points
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

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 97,683 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

[Front bonnet and o/s door has corrosion and sharp edges]

Fail 27 Nov 2019 97,677 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position [Bonnet not opening] (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

[Brake pedal very spongy]

[Front bonnet and o/s door has corrosion and sharp edges]

[Rear door step broken]

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,201 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,988 miles

Corrosion to area's around vehicle

Fail 2 May 2016 90,982 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both rear inner sill's area's (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside front chassis to cross member area behind headlamp (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both front jacking point area's (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under vehicle in area's (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,564 miles

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

both front inner chassis legs corroded

nsr tyre perished

offside engine mounting corroded

rust on both front inner arches

very rusty under body

Fail 27 Nov 2014 90,564 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front inner chassis legs corroded

complete exhaust system deteriorated

nsr tyre perished

offside engine mounting corroded

rust on both front inner arches

very rusty under body

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounting rusty o/s

n/s/r tyre very perished

rust under body

rust under body front

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Nov 2013 90,422 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mounting rusty

n/s/r tyre very perished

rear step insecure

rust under body

rust under body front

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body rusty front and rear

o/s/f engine mounting rusty

slight play both front wheel bearings

very rusty under body

Fail 7 Nov 2012 89,939 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body rusty front and rear

o/s/f engine mounting rusty

slight play both front wheel bearings

very rusty under body

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,855 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs vary rusty

under body rusty and rear crossmember

Fail 18 Oct 2011 88,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rust under body

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs very rusty

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,514 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front sill corroded

Nearside front tyre cracked

Nearside front wiper blade slightly split but still clear's screen

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wiper blade slightly split but still clear's screen

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 87,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front sill corroded

Nearside front tyre cracked

Nearside front wiper blade slightly split but still clear's screen

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wiper blade slightly split but still clear's screen

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 84,593 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Aug 2009 84,593 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,407 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 82,237 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 81,502 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 81,496 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 79,860 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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E591 NWP is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E591 NWP, 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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E591 NWP is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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