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E751 JDG

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,172 mi
Last recorded83,172 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE751 JDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,172 miles

nearside front drive shaft gaiter perishing

nearside front drive shaft gaiter perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,025 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 82,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front wing top corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,425 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,422 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre perrishing/cracking at treads

Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,027 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 74,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2007 74,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 71,081 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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E751 JDG is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E751 JDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E751 JDG registered?

E751 JDG is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E751 JDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E751 JDG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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