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E635 BVS

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,807 mi
Last recorded91,807 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE635 BVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,807 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,498 miles

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

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

slight play steering column upper

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,407 miles

Offside Front inner sill slight corrosion

Rear both rear bearings slight noise

Fail 19 Oct 2018 90,407 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill slight corrosion

Rear both rear bearings slight noise

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,070 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,022 miles

o/s inner cv joint slight play

slight corrosion o/s outer sill to step

slight play in n/s inner cv joint

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,211 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn n/s inner (2.5.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn o/s inner (2.5.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,461 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,068 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,683 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,701 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 79,796 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 79,632 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,756 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,718 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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E635 BVS is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E635 BVS, 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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E635 BVS is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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