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E682 MPY

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

34,791 mi
Last recorded34,791 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE682 MPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 34,791 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,786 miles

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

offside head lamp reflector fading

wings,bonnet and outer door sills corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 34,786 miles

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

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

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

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

offside head lamp reflector fading

wings,bonnet and outer door sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,768 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wheel arches corroded

nearside outer door sill corroded and holed

offside and nearside rear top shockabsorber bushes deteriorating

offside head lamp reflector faded

offside inner door sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 34,768 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wheel arches corroded

nearside outer door sill corroded and holed

offside and nearside rear top shockabsorber bushes deteriorating

offside head lamp reflector faded

offside inner door sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,057 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f door sill corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2011 33,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f door sill corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 32,023 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,023 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,516 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,516 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,109 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 31,108 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,142 miles

both rear leaf springs weak

nearside front wheel arch corroded/holed at rear

offside and nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters starting to perish

offside battery insecure

slight blow from exhaust downpipe to front silencer entry pipe weld

Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,021 miles

Both front headlamp adjusters broken.

Both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish.

Both front track rod end gaiters split, no play as yet.

Hazard light switch sticky when operated.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E682 MPY is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E682 MPY, 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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E682 MPY is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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