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E314 UOG

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,706 mi
Last recorded76,706 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE314 UOG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,706 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,610 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,562 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

general corrosion to inner and outer sill panels

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 76,337 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 76,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,002 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 75,940 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 75,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,501 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 75,128 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 74,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 72,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 71,733 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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E314 UOG is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E314 UOG, 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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E314 UOG is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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