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E210 XKP

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,728 mi
Last recorded124,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 XKP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 124,728 miles

varius parts of chassis starting to corrode repairs been under seals chassis plate missing but still stamped on floor.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 124,664 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front outer sills corroded

Chassis plate missing but still stamped on floor

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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E210 XKP is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E210 XKP, 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

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What year was E210 XKP registered?

E210 XKP is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E210 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E210 XKP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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