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E158 NOU

1988 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,209 mi
Last recorded117,209 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE158 NOU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door corroded

general body condition rusty.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 117,186 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch advanced corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 116,185 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diesel injector blowing

exhaust system rubbers deteriorated and held with wire / cable ties

offside front wheel arch and drivers door advanced corrosion (covered in tape)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 114,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diesel injector blowing

exhaust system rubbers deteriorated and held with wire / cable ties

offside front wheel arch and drivers door advanced corrosion (covered in tape)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 112,948 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished

o/s door lower edge corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 111,456 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 110,462 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly insecure

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2010 108,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 107,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 104,784 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 102,299 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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E158 NOU is a 1988 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E158 NOU, 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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E158 NOU is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 June 1988.

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