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E821 SHA

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,301 mi
Last recorded121,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE821 SHA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,301 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

all wood body & under body deterioting

brake load sensing valve corroded

brake pipes covered limting checks

exhaust mountaings deterioting

front wipers deterioting

fuel tank slightly damp

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deterioting

n/s/f lower arm bush deterioting

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slight play

rear gear box mountaing slight box

wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2015 121,300 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

all wood body & under body deterioting

brake load sensing valve corroded

brake pipes covered limting checks

exhaust mountaings deterioting

front wipers deterioting

fuel tank slightly damp

n/s/f lower arm bush deterioting

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slight play

rear gear box mountaing slight box

wheel trims fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2014 118,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,885 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 116,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 110,782 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,873 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 104,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,483 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 92,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 86,240 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 86,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,337 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 81,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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E821 SHA is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E821 SHA, 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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E821 SHA is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 April 1988.

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