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E735 OEW

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,779 mi
Last recorded48,779 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE735 OEW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 48,779 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed x6 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 48,767 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,641 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread also nail in o/s

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

n/s front tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

n/s o/s door mirrors cracked but not seriously affecting rear viev

o/s front inner wing getting very rusty

o/s front sill end corroded and holed outside prescribed area

o/s front wing and door very rusty

rear metal brake pipe from compensator to flexi rusty

slight play and knock in both track rod ends

slight play in both rear and o/s front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Oct 2020 48,637 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust clamp and rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread also nail in o/s

n/s front tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

n/s o/s door mirrors cracked but not seriously affecting rear viev

o/s front inner wing getting very rusty

o/s front sill end corroded and holed outside prescribed area

o/s front wing and door very rusty

rear metal brake pipe from compensator to flexi rusty

slight blow front exhaust joint

slight play and knock in both track rod ends

slight play in both rear and o/s front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jul 2020 48,537 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cracked and condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Body panel likely to become detached bonnet hinge badly corroded and broken away (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating and splitting

both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread

front brake discs corroded quite badly

front brakes fluctuating slightly

n/s front tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

n/s o/s door mirrors cracked but not seriously affecting rear view

n/s o/s front inner wings at front corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

n/s o/s front sill ends corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear metal brake pipe from compensator to flexi brake hose rusty

slight blow front exhaust joint

slight play and knock both track rod ends

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

FLEXI BRAKE HOSE BURST WHEN CARRYING OUT BRAKE CHECK RESULTING IN NO BRAKES

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 48,533 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier lower battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier upper battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,664 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 46,507 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,590 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Number plate holding panel insecure

Rear Suspension leaf springs curved upwoods

Fail 5 Jun 2017 42,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Number plate holding panel insecure

Rear Suspension leaf springs curved upwoods

Pass 23 May 2011 42,491 miles

both front headlamp reflectors are in very poor condition

Fail 23 May 2011 42,491 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

o/s & n/s headlamp reflectors in very poor condition( very close to unacceptable condition)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,148 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 41,148 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion under o/s front wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2007 40,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,332 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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E735 OEW is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E735 OEW, 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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E735 OEW is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 May 1988.

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