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E907 MYR

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,931 mi
Last recorded124,931 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE907 MYR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 124,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexible hoses slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight movement with suspension hanging, no movement under load. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 120,240 miles

all suspension components corroded

oil leak unknown source

Fail 13 Feb 2025 120,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed near front suspension [as marked] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle as marked (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded

oil leak unknown source

Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,847 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 118,573 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2020 118,425 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 118,415 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 116,319 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,825 miles

Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front n/s and o/s tyres cracking but not showing cords

Nearside Front Inner wing slightley corroded but not in area

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 115,825 miles

Front Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front n/s and o/s tyres cracking but not showing cords

Nearside Front Inner wing slightley corroded but not in area

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 115,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 13 Jul 2015 115,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 115,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,425 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 115,420 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

bolt snapped in o/s engine mounting

Pass 3 Jun 2013 115,352 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 115,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,569 miles

battery insecure

several cuts n/s rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2012 114,561 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

several cuts n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2011 113,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,805 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 105,778 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 105,767 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,604 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 105,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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E907 MYR is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E907 MYR, 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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E907 MYR is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 June 1988.

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