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E188 LFH

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,992 mi
Last recorded71,992 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 LFH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 71,989 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 71,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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E188 LFH is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E188 LFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E188 LFH?

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What year was E188 LFH registered?

E188 LFH is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E188 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E188 LFH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E188 LFH have outstanding finance?

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