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E883 HFA

1987 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,812 mi
Last recorded20,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE883 HFA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,812 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,935 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 15,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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E883 HFA is a 1987 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E883 HFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E883 HFA registered?

E883 HFA is a 1987 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E883 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E883 HFA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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