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E911 XRH

1987 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,897 mi
Last recorded66,897 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE911 XRH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 66,897 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,788 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,788 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 May 2010 66,754 miles

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

n/s lower door step corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,216 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 65,107 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2007 182,142 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 182,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 152,333 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 152,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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E911 XRH is a 1987 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,480cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E911 XRH, 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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What year was E911 XRH registered?

E911 XRH is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E911 XRH safe to buy?

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