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E90 FPF

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

93,434 mi
Last recorded93,434 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE90 FPF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 93,434 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 93,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 93,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 93,376 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 93,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 93,237 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 93,116 miles

Intermittant poor connection,nearside rear stoplamp.

Nearside and offside front jacking points corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 93,095 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 93,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body panel (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body panel (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber hangers in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 92,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,444 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,340 miles

Both front inner arches corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,830 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 91,819 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 90,990 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,109 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear braking efforts slihtly lower than other side

Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front inner wing and arch corroded

Fail 20 May 2008 81,959 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front inner wings at front panel join corroded and holed nearside inner sill under door corroded and holed

Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,887 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 79,882 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust mountings in poor condition

front inner wings and valance corroded and holed

offside outrigger corroded and holed

Pass 23 Jan 2007 79,684 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 76,529 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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E90 FPF is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 E90 FPF, 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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E90 FPF is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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