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E599 OFX

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,755 mi
Last recorded90,755 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE599 OFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 90,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 90,562 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 90,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal to flexi has pin hole and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,808 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 11 Oct 2018 89,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image visible (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image visible (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 89,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,644 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

tyres cracking

various ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,637 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

tyres cracking

various ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,369 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,651 miles

Exhaust supported by cable ties

Headlamp converter fitted on nearside

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

wiper operation correct but slow

Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust held in position by cable ties

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front position/indicator assembly fitted incorrectly

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wipers operate correctly but at a reduced speed

Pass 5 Jul 2008 80,658 miles

advise to change rear number plate

headlight reflectors corroding,starting to effect image

Pass 4 Jul 2007 79,651 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,457 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 79,451 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2005 78,398 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 78,369 miles

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

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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E599 OFX is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E599 OFX, 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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E599 OFX is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 January 1988.

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