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E747 LDC

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,676 mi
Last recorded52,676 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE747 LDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all exhaust rubbers cracked

o/s/r tyre side wall warn

Fail 5 Jul 2011 52,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all exhaust rubbers cracked

o/s/r tyre side wall warn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,119 miles

o s r tyre tread perished

Fail 29 Jun 2009 51,119 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,824 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 47,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 45,837 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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E747 LDC is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E747 LDC, 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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What year was E747 LDC registered?

E747 LDC is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 January 1988.

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