MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play drivers inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s mirror cracked
one exhaust rubber ring cracked
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
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
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
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.
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)
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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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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