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E680 BFM

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,043 mi
Last recorded69,043 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE680 BFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,522 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 68,520 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier BOTH (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,360 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan/seat mounting marked yellow (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan seat mounting marked yellow (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan/inner wheel arch excessively deteriorated and adequately repaired marked yellow (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember/radiator mounting area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to crossmember marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember/radiator mounting area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to inner sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Body and panels heavily corroded

Brake weight compensator arm stiff

Excessive corrosion to nearside centre outer sill but not within a prescribed area

Front Upper slam panel corroded

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded marked yellow

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch to inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle missing plastic surround

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,661 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heavy undersealing making inspection difficult

slight body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2017 67,661 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet from battery (1.9.2a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 66,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,281 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 62,281 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front floor has a small corrosion hole outside of prescribed area

offside front sill has a small corrosion hole outside of prescribed area

Fail 25 Sep 2015 62,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch upper spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear shackle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 58,870 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

inner wings have heavy undersealing making inspection of welding repairs difficult

nearside bonnet hinge support area weak

nearside inner wing has had an area cut out

underbody has small corrosion holes not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,870 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

inner wings have heavy undersealing making inspection of welding repairs difficult

nearside bonnet hinge support area weak

nearside inner wing has had an area cut out

underbody has small corrosion holes not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,020 miles

rear wheels have very slight wheel bearing play vehicle has oil leak front c.v gaitors outer cracking not leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,110 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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E680 BFM is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E680 BFM, 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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E680 BFM is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1988.

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