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E672 KCW

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE672 KCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 78,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 78,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,157 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,335 miles

front headlamp reflectors deteriorating

osf sill corroded out of perscribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front headlamp reflectors deteriorating

osf sill corroded out of perscribed areas

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs inner side corroding

slight corrosion to osf sill

Fail 11 Jul 2013 72,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs inner side corroding

slight corrosion to osf sill

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,704 miles

two out of four rubber exhaust mounts split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,494 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 66,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 63,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2008 62,098 miles

nearside door corroded along bottom edge.

off side front wheel arch corroded

offside door corroded along bottom edge

Fail 30 Apr 2008 62,098 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door corroded along bottom edge.

off side front wheel arch corroded

offside door corroded along bottom edge

Fail 4 May 2007 59,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2007 59,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 57,602 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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E672 KCW is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E672 KCW, 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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E672 KCW is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 March 1988.

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