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E709 KDL

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE709 KDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,125 miles

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

slight corrosion through out

Fail 6 Jun 2019 94,123 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

slight corrosion through out

Pass 25 May 2018 93,779 miles

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

slight corrosion through out

Fail 21 May 2018 93,775 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion through out

Pass 16 May 2017 93,269 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion through out

Fail 10 May 2017 93,266 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion through out

Pass 17 May 2016 92,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

slight corrosion through out

Fail 9 May 2016 92,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

slight corrosion through out

Pass 26 May 2015 92,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubbers perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 May 2015 92,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubbers perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 May 2014 92,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

slight corrosion through out

Pass 22 May 2014 92,718 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion through out

Pass 23 May 2013 92,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front seats worn

general corrosion through out

Fail 23 May 2013 92,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front seats worn

general corrosion through out

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,718 miles

corrosion through out

Fail 2 Apr 2012 92,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,719 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 92,718 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front of vehicle suspension area welding heavly under sealed

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perished

nearside front engine mount area welding in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2009 92,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front of vehicle suspension area welded and heavly underseld

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perished

nearside front engine mount area welding in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2008 92,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,718 miles

exhaust rubber mounts cracking

nearside headlamp reflector damaged- light output reduced

offside mirror insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2007 92,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rubber mounts cracking

offside mirror insecure

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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E709 KDL is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 E709 KDL, 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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E709 KDL is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 June 1988.

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