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E919 GTF

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,556 mi
Last recorded83,556 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE919 GTF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,556 miles

General corrosion throughout, lots of under seal used

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And unit has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

OSR Tyre heavily perished almost exposing cords, Tyre 22 YEARS OLD advise replacement ASAP

Oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,814 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS+OS ()

General corrosion to underside, suspension exhaust under bonnet. lots of Under seal used

Indicator stalk worn

OSR tyre heavily perished

Oil leaks

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,276 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion outside perscribed area

Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,276 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion outside perscribed area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 82,258 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member various areas side to side (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

various parts of chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,689 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play Both (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle heavily welded and under sealed

Fail 9 Apr 2016 80,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play Both (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle heavily welded and under sealed

Fail 9 Mar 2016 80,669 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 180,319 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 180,319 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 180,156 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 180,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 177,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 177,421 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 177,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 174,564 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Fail 12 Mar 2010 174,524 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

drivers door rotted at bottom edge

offside front wheel arch corroding

wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Apr 2009 165,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lower section of drivers door starting to corrode

nearside front inner wing has slight corrosion

offside front inner wing has slihgt corrosion x2

surface corrosion present on both offside and nearside chassis

Fail 10 Apr 2009 165,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower section of drivers door starting to corrode

nearside front inner wing has slight corrosion

offside front inner wing has slihgt corrosion x2

surface corrosion present on both offside and nearside chassis

Pass 6 May 2008 155,026 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion on offside and nearside chassis

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 146,133 miles

Oil leak

extensive repair to nearside front inner wing

Pass 11 May 2006 136,651 miles

oil leak

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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E919 GTF is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 E919 GTF, 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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E919 GTF is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 April 1988.

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