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E877 EBM

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,766 mi
Last recorded108,766 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE877 EBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,811 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 103,811 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Rough on Rotation

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,952 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 86,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,456 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 84,031 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 82,685 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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E877 EBM is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E877 EBM, 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 E877 EBM registered?

E877 EBM is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E877 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E877 EBM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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