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E219 CJA

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,202 mi
Last recorded96,202 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE219 CJA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,202 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 95,030 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 93,956 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight play in shock absorber

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,273 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,780 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2019 89,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,571 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,473 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,710 miles

Centre Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,673 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,673 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner cv joints have play

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,405 miles

water leak from engine around water pump area

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,113 miles

rear shocker bush's slight perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 79,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear shocker bush's slight perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 75,912 miles

Centre Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 72,859 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 7,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 68,317 miles

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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E219 CJA is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E219 CJA, 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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E219 CJA is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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