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E190 DPM

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,742 mi
Last recorded79,742 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE190 DPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 79,742 miles

vehicle is fully undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,319 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg’s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,521 miles

ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 16 Jul 2021 77,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise corrosion to both rear leaf spring boxes

advise front disc brakes pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,803 miles

advise additional rear suspention coil spring fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2019 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

advise additional rear suspention coil spring fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,544 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 63,426 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,426 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 63,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,104 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

indicator visual tell tale inop on test but audible working

Fail 6 Aug 2011 62,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

indicator visual tell tale inop on test but audible working

Fail 19 Jul 2010 59,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,146 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 57,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,261 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 55,261 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2007 54,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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E190 DPM is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 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 E190 DPM, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E190 DPM is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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