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E625 MYR

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,720 mi
Last recorded122,720 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE625 MYR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 122,720 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking.

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 122,720 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Exhaust corroded but not leaking.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 117,750 miles

Corrotion n/s front jacking mount

Corrotion o/s n/s front bumper mount areas

N/s rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s n/s rear tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 117,750 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Corrotion n/s front jacking mount

Corrotion o/s n/s front bumper mount areas

N/s rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s n/s rear tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 108,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 98,399 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 98,399 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 93,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 92,897 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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E625 MYR is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E625 MYR, 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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E625 MYR is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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