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E73 NRW

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,841 mi
Last recorded129,841 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE73 NRW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 129,841 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

underbody corroded covered with seal

Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,584 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 126,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 124,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 122,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 120,553 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play drivers inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 113,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,992 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 101,950 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f side light bulb holder very rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,256 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Exhaust rubbers either split or splitting - some have been repaired using cable ties

Front number plate is damaged long lower edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f sidelight is very slightly duller than o/s/f

Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Additional rear lights either damaged or not working on storage box/cycle carrier

Both front coil springs corroded

Exhaust rubbers either split or splitting - some have been repaired using cable ties

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

Front number plate is damaged long lower edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f sidelight is very slightly duller than o/s/f

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,385 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s mirror cracked

one exhaust rubber ring cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2013 96,385 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s mirror cracked

one exhaust rubber ring cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,704 miles

Condensation in both headlamps

Corrosion to support panelling around o/s bonnet hinge

Front number plate slightly damaged

N/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Support rubber for tailpipe section of exhaust starting to split x2 - Also corrosion to tailpipe

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s brake light not working trailer electrics

o/s indicator not working trailer electrics

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2012 95,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Condensation in both headlamps

Corrosion to support panelling around o/s bonnet hinge

Front number plate slightly damaged

N/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Support rubber for tailpipe section of exhaust starting to split x2 - Also corrosion to tailpipe

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s brake light not working trailer electrics

o/s indicator not working trailer electrics

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,067 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/f cv gaiter perished.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,677 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 92,677 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,512 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 85,776 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 83,389 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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E73 NRW is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E73 NRW, 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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E73 NRW is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 September 1988.

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