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E772 BUR

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,260 mi
Last recorded59,260 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE772 BUR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front inner wing starting to corrode

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front sidelight/indicator unit has one broken mount

Offside headlight image poor

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,108 miles

Brake pipes lightly corroded and coated in underseal

Centre exhaust mounts disconnected

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 59,108 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipes lightly corroded and coated in underseal

Centre exhaust mounts disconnected

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

moderate perishing to rear gearbox mounting

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

rear tyres starting to perish

slight damage to o/s outer door handle

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,033 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper insecure

moderate perishing to rear gearbox mounting

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

rear tyres starting to perish

slight damage to o/s outer door handle

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

moderate perishing to rear gear box rubber mounting

slight damage to o/s outer door handle

slight steering rack play n/s

Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,543 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

moderate perishing to rear gear box rubber mounting

slight damage to o/s outer door handle

slight steering rack play n/s

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,286 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front cross member

n/s rear tyre side wall pesrishing

n/s/f tyre scubbing

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

small repair in screen

Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,286 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface corrosion to front cross member

n/s rear tyre side wall pesrishing

n/s/f tyre scubbing

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

small repair in screen

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,596 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 57,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,455 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion around windscreen

Front bumper support rusted

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 55,454 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Corrosion around windscreen

Front bumper support rusted

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,551 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 53,551 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front crossmember tie bar mounts rusted

front panel rotted

o/s door handle insecure

o/s front inner wing lower panel rotted

o/s front jacking point rotted

rear brake pipe ends rusted

windscreen panel rotted

Pass 27 Sep 2005 49,253 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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E772 BUR is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E772 BUR, 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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E772 BUR is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 February 1988.

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