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E804 GPM

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,133 mi
Last recorded71,133 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 GPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2024 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/step. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general underside corrosion.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,999 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 70,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front chassis out rigger corroded near jacking point but not within a prescribed area

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded but not with a prescribed area

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,799 miles

Coolant leak from water pipe at back of engine

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside front tie bar bushes worn

Nearside front and offside front track control arm bushes worn

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front out rigger corroded near jacking point

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak from water pipe at back of engine

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside front tie bar bushes worn

Nearside front and offside front track control arm bushes worn

Offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front out rigger corroded near jacking point

Pass 14 May 2015 64,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,461 miles

front braking discs pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,162 miles

exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,947 miles

exhaust rubbers showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,848 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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E804 GPM is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E804 GPM, 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 E804 GPM registered?

E804 GPM is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 February 1988.

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