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E87 EMX

1988 Talbot Express

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,631 mi
Last recorded134,631 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE87 EMX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,631 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 133,833 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 133,226 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front brake flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 133,226 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery tray badly corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bonnet missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated All front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Bumper insecure Both front bumper corner mountings badly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bottom of both A pillars badly corroded (Below windscreen) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 132,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing x3 sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 131,976 miles

Battery tray corroded

General body corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Temp fuel cap fitted

Underside corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,987 miles

Battery tray corroded

General body corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Temp fuel cap

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 129,583 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

General corrosion of body

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to battery tray

Pass 27 Apr 2018 128,027 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Anti pendulum mount (6.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak evident

General corrosion of body

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective Perished to excess ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 128,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working And Nearside side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to being heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Anti pendulum mount (6.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak evident

General corrosion of body

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective Perished to excess ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 127,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 127,136 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake is slightly binding on

Fail 30 Aug 2012 127,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake is slightly binding on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 127,108 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 127,108 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2010 126,473 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 126,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 125,787 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 125,787 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 124,965 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 124,958 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs corroded

front registration plate condition poor

stone damage to screen

vehicle body corroded generally

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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E87 EMX is a 1988 Talbot Express in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E87 EMX, 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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E87 EMX is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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