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E108 BKK

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE108 BKK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper side marker damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2017 112,044 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper side marker damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,332 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 111,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cordes exposed aswell (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper side light marker not working and cover missing

Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 95,861 miles

Centre exhaust silencer rubber mount broken

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

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

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2011 94,649 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 94,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Center exhaust rubber mount broken

Corrosion to vehicle structure

Exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

Front brake discs pitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,512 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,513 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 93,512 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 86,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 86,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 86,519 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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E108 BKK is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E108 BKK, 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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E108 BKK is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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