MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E147 AKK is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,922 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E147 AKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E147 AKK registered?
E147 AKK is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 15 June 1988.
Is E147 AKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for E147 AKK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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