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E897 VOM

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,148 mi
Last recorded62,148 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE897 VOM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 62,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch area - corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 22 May 2023 62,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch area - corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 19 Apr 2023 62,126 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jack point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 100kg (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner arch area corroded

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 23 Apr 2022 61,642 miles

Both front hub slight play

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front to rear Schultz/ treated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body Schultz/ treated

Fail 23 Apr 2022 61,642 miles

Both front hub slight play

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front to rear Schultz/ treated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body Schultz/ treated

Pass 24 Apr 2021 61,594 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,778 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front Upper under-side inner area corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 4,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 48,948 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,818 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,495 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 44,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,196 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 43,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 41,333 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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E897 VOM is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E897 VOM, 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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E897 VOM is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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