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E253 CCH

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

85,712 mi
Last recorded85,712 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 CCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 85,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 85,227 miles

both front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 83,369 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 82,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front wheel arch's corroded but not likely to cause injury

Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,686 miles

Nearside Front wing

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 82,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 80,749 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing bad on walls advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 80,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working top side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing bad on walls advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 80,547 miles

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

all four tyres showing signs of perishing on walls

Fail 27 Apr 2017 80,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror bracket broken and mirror arm loose (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

all four tyres showing signs of perishing on walls

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,441 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 79,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight perishing on both rear tyre walls

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake showing slight bind

Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,605 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 78,605 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 77,282 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,282 miles

battery insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,016 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 76,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,742 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 74,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 73,035 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 73,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 70,419 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,685 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 67,680 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,544 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap incorrect but seals advise

Pass 9 May 2006 60,925 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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E253 CCH is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 E253 CCH, 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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E253 CCH is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E253 CCH shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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