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E183 DKX

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,602 mi
Last recorded66,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE183 DKX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,320 miles

Front brake pads look 2/3rd to 3/4s worn

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Nearside rear light lense cracked

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 65,181 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn

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

Nearside front mirror glass cracked but not affecting view

Nearside inner wing corroded

Nearside rear light lense cracked but not showing white light to the rear

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 60,460 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 56,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,988 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

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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E183 DKX is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E183 DKX, 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 E183 DKX registered?

E183 DKX is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E183 DKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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