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E858 ABH

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE858 ABH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 83,743 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 83,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 83,308 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2024 82,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside OUTER CV GAITER PERISHED/ REPAIRD

Fail 8 Apr 2024 82,660 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 82,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front front wheel tub holed holed

Fail 27 Jun 2022 82,503 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel tub corroded and holed

Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,237 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,895 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,925 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH SLIGHTLY REDUCED OUTPUT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 79,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH SLIGHTLY REDUCED OUTPUT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,836 miles

HEADLAMPS SLIHTLY REDUCED OUTPUT

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,502 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,554 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,326 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings getting noisey

front brake pads getting low

nearside headlight aim weak

offside front under arch/corner holed/corroded

play in steering

Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,326 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings getting noisey

front brake pads getting low

nearside headlight aim weak

offside front under arch/corner holed/corroded

play in steering

Pass 31 May 2012 67,512 miles

1x exhaust hanger missing

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

both rear wheel bearings getting noise/slight play

exhaust hangers perished

nearside hand brake low

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,248 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 64,248 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/f inner arch is corred but not inside prescribed area

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 22 Jun 2010 54,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/f inner arch is corred but not inside prescribed area

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2010 54,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,831 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 51,831 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,975 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 50,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,431 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,855 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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E858 ABH is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 E858 ABH, 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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E858 ABH is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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