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E889 LJT

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 LJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 123,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

O/S AND N/S REAR WING/ARCHES ARE IN POOR CONDITIONWITH WELDED REPAIRS AND UNDER SEAL

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 123,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH/IS HOLED AND CORRODED TO EXCESS BY JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

O/S AND N/S REAR WING/ARCHES ARE IN POOR CONDITIONWITH WELDED REPAIRS AND UNDER SEAL

Pass 13 Aug 2024 123,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 123,225 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch - rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch-rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 122,950 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2023 122,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2022 122,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 122,607 miles

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

Multiple loose wires hanging in engine bay area but not likely to get caught

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 31 Jul 2014 122,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 17 Jan 2011 122,317 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 122,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 122,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 121,338 miles

Engine Coolant Leak From Water Pump Area

Front Body Panel Rusted At Lower Edge

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside And Nearside Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Sill Is Rusted And Holed.Main Chassis Is Sound

Offside Outer C/V Gaiter Leaking From Clip † †

Slight Play In Nearside Steering Rack End

Fail 8 Mar 2006 121,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all exhaust mounts perished

bodywork in poor rusty condition

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering column mounts

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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E889 LJT is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E889 LJT, 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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E889 LJT is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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