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E323 KDL

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

114,543 mi
Last recorded114,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE323 KDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 114,543 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related under side corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 113,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 112,535 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,700 miles

Central age related under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 109,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2022 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2020 108,262 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in column (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 108,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in column (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 107,688 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust mountings perished

Fail 19 Apr 2018 107,321 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both not working (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust mountings perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 106,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear hanger area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear hanger area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,611 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear hanger area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear hanger area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,193 miles

Front head lamp masts fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,193 miles

Front head lamp masts fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,173 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front head lamp masts fitted

Offside Front Inner steering rack end play

Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,922 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bottom of drivers door corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs corroded & worn

Fail 23 Mar 2015 97,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bottom of drivers door corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs corroded & worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,871 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

inner faces of front discs worn & corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

inner faces of front discs worn & corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner faces of front discs corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2013 86,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner faces of front discs corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,742 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

secondary battery insecure

slight wear in o/s of rack

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,741 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

secondary battery insecure

slight wear in o/s of rack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,251 miles

slight wear in o/s of rack

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 72,549 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 72,527 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has perished sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,232 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front bumper corners missing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,873 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 70,873 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers persihed

n/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 25 Apr 2006 69,802 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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E323 KDL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,137 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E323 KDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E323 KDL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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