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E175 BHR

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,817 mi
Last recorded86,817 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE175 BHR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 85,734 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,047 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheelbearings (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Fail 5 Jan 2016 84,047 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported various rubbers breaking up (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high also headlight loose (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheelbearings (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,933 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear indicator lens requires cleaning on inside

o/s front indicator lens has water ingress

Fail 14 Jul 2014 83,925 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s door mirror lens deteriorating

rear axle air bags deflated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2013 83,919 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,661 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front high level position lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 83,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front high level position lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,843 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 82,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,701 miles

Battery insecure

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both numberplates slightly deteriorated

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 31 Mar 2009 81,696 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both numberplates slightly deteriorated

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

front tyres worn uneven

towbar electrical socket inescure

Pass 29 Mar 2008 80,828 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 79,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 76,563 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 76,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E175 BHR is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E175 BHR, 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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E175 BHR is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1988.

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