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E114 KGM

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE114 KGM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 31 Jul 2024 62,248 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 60,428 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 58,724 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both inner arches to front panel corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 58,724 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting rubber missing and back mounting rubber coming off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both back of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front both front inner to front panel badly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,298 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres worn and perished.

Pass 28 Apr 2020 56,362 miles

Body work has corrosion and sharp edges that have been taped

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes grease and painted (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Cv Boot perished

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring word

Offside Front Outer Cv Boot perished

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2020 56,360 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively CENTRAL BRAKE PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower arch holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Quarter panel holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Arch holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Arch has excessive corrosion/Holed but is out side of the prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Leaf spring worn

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 56,335 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 56,335 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,205 miles

front brake disc slight pitting

nearside headlight main beam sporadic fault but worked ok for test

slight play and noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,164 miles

repair has been done under n/s/f wheel arce

Fail 9 Apr 2015 56,164 miles

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

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

repair has been done under n/s/f wheel arce

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,804 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,797 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,962 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,249 miles

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

inner wing corroded by n/s engine mounting outside prescribed area

Fail 10 Dec 2007 53,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

inner wing corroded by n/s engine mounting outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,055 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 53,055 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

spare tyre defective

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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E114 KGM is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 E114 KGM, 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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E114 KGM is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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