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E794 DPG

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,423 mi
Last recorded56,423 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE794 DPG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,423 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

complete underside very rusty and in poor condition

exhaust system very coroded

o/s cv gator perishing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2013 56,420 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

complete underside very rusty and in poor condition

exhaust system very coroded

o/s cv gator perishing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,777 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,463 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,444 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,519 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust rubbers cracking

n/sf brake disc corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2010 53,519 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust rubbers cracking

n/sf brake disc corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,366 miles

exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 28 Jul 2008 45,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,234 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,462 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 42,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers very perished

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

rear offside spring very close to tyre

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 22 Aug 2005 40,664 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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E794 DPG is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 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 E794 DPG, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E794 DPG is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 November 1987.

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