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E731 YMB

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,300 mi
Last recorded185,300 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE731 YMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 185,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis out rigger marked with chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail behind wheel marked with chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced central chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail under bonnet, underneath battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis out rigger marked with chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail at the back of vehicle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced central out rigger marked with chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 183,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches/ becoming weak in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

This vehicles underside is in poor condition has welding repairs and is covered heavily in underbody sealer making inspection difficult in and out of prescribed areas

nearside headlamp slightly damaged, aim correct time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2024 183,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (Several Holes) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

This vehicles underside is in poor condition has welding repairs and is covered heavily in underbody sealer making inspection difficult

Pass 19 Oct 2023 183,896 miles

vehicle has area of corrosion,welding repairs and is heavily under sealed making the underside inspection very difficult

Pass 22 Sep 2022 183,346 miles

This vehicle has areas of minor corrosion on its underside

Pass 20 Sep 2021 182,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 182,931 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 181,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle plated and heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Oct 2019 180,888 miles

vehicle has been welded and heavily undersealed on the chassis etc

Pass 10 Oct 2018 179,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 179,454 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 173,316 miles

vehicle heavily under-sealed and plated making inspection difficult

Pass 26 Sep 2016 162,902 miles

o/s under door step corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 152,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 139,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 131,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 121,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 109,915 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 109,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 99,153 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 99,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 91,782 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,032 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 83,832 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 77,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 71,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 71,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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E731 YMB is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E731 YMB, 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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E731 YMB is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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