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E859 ADV

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,548 mi
Last recorded69,548 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 ADV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,548 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,346 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 68,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,639 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 67,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,479 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,305 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,336 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 56,275 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,191 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 53,246 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 53,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,392 miles

both front headlight reflectors rusty and poor

general underbody corrosion

surface rust on exhaust

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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E859 ADV is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E859 ADV, 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 E859 ADV registered?

E859 ADV is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E859 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E859 ADV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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