MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,125 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
centre exhaust mounting nearly broken
spare tyre defective
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
centre exhaust rubber mounting nearly broken
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B788 MPE is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 B788 MPE, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B788 MPE registered?
B788 MPE is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 March 1985.
Is B788 MPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for B788 MPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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