MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E856 AKN is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E856 AKN, 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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How do I check the history of E856 AKN?
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What year was E856 AKN registered?
E856 AKN is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 July 1988.
Is E856 AKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for E856 AKN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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