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E691 NSE

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,214 mi
Last recorded47,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE691 NSE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 47,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 46,963 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,457 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,280 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,537 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 45,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2017 45,532 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion By screen (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Alt belt snapped

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted & corrosion - O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,515 miles

Slight play in oaf wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2016 45,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight play in oaf wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2015 45,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,348 miles

slight fuel leak (timing cover)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,204 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,393 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 40,672 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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E691 NSE is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E691 NSE, 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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What year was E691 NSE registered?

E691 NSE is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1988.

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