MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E316 XPP is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 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 E316 XPP, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E316 XPP is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E316 XPP safe to buy?
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