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E25 FGY

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,560 mi
Last recorded49,560 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 FGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 47,753 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 47,753 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,689 miles

Exhaust rubber perished

Front lower arm and trac control arm bushes are perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake hose perished

Rear tyres perished

Surface corrosion on both the inner and outer sills front and rear

Fail 2 Jun 2017 47,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill next to existing inadequate repair (patch only partially welded) (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust rubber perished

Front lower arm and trac control arm bushes are perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake hose perished

Rear tyres perished

Surface corrosion on both the inner and outer sills front and rear

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust rubbers perished

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,890 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,652 miles

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

all wheel arches corroded & covered with tape.

nearside front door covered with tape on corroded lower edge.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 45,588 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All wheel arches corroded, nearside rear covered with tape.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,904 miles

All rubber exhaust mountings perished.

Both front wheel arches bcorroded but not holed.

Front brake discs pitede and slightly corroded.

Front suspension arm rubber bushes perished.

Passenger side rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 43,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all exhaust mountings perishing.

both front outer wheel arches corroding.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,855 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear backing plate slightly damp

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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E25 FGY is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E25 FGY, 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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E25 FGY is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 April 1988.

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