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E622 RRL

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,685 mi
Last recorded108,685 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE622 RRL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 108,685 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 108,531 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 108,519 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury BUMPER AND GRILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING ANCHOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective 4 HANGERS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING ANCHOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 107,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front bodywork under battery tray corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 107,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bad earth (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front bodywork under battery tray corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 107,447 miles

Nearside and offside rear spring front mounts slightly corroded

Nearside front c/v boot slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2018 106,432 miles

Both rear spring mounting slightly corroded

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

offside headlamp loose

Fail 21 Aug 2018 106,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear spring mounting slightly corroded

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

offside headlamp loose

Pass 15 May 2017 106,107 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear springs have corrosion on front and rear mounting points

Slight corrosion on nearside and offside front inner sills

Slight corrosion on nearside and offside front jacking points

both headlamps are loose

Fail 3 May 2017 102,083 miles

Braking system leaking Master cylinder/servo (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside and offside rear springs have corrosion on front and rear mounting points

Slight corrosion on nearside and offside front inner sills

Slight corrosion on nearside and offside front jacking points

both headlamps are loose

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint flange (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside reflectors slightly tarnished (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake is slightly lazy in operation

Nearside Rear brake is slightly lower in effort

Nearside Rear brake may require adjustment or repair on or before the next service interval

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner wing, in engine bay, under head lamp (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion rear of, end of cab sill under side, as joins to out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear spring, front & rear spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 99,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint flange (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside reflectors slightly tarnished (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake is slightly lazy in operation

Nearside Rear brake is slightly lower in effort

Nearside Rear brake may require adjustment or repair on or before the next service interval

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner wing, in engine bay, under head lamp (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion rear of, end of cab sill under side, as joins to out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear spring, front & rear spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2015 99,349 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 98,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

in genral bad condition

Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,942 miles

ADVISE CHASSIS GETTING RUSTY

ADVISE O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH GETTING RUSTY

Fail 1 Jul 2009 97,942 miles

ADVISE CHASSIS GETTING RUSTY

ADVISE O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH GETTING RUSTY

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 96,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 92,194 miles

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 12 Jan 2007 86,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 80,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E622 RRL is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E622 RRL, 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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E622 RRL is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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