MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,247 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
condensation to offide headlight
nearside headlight reflector corroded/faded
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
condensation to offide headlight
nearside headlight reflector corroded/faded
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
advise on foot brake travel
advise on front disc and pad condition reccomend replacement within near future
corrosion in rear spring hangers
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E116 RGL is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 E116 RGL, 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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What year was E116 RGL registered?
E116 RGL is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1988.
Is E116 RGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E116 RGL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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