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E326 OPR

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,486 mi
Last recorded55,486 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE326 OPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,486 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 53,131 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 46,238 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 46,238 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,934 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 41,693 miles

DRIVERS SEAT POOR

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

Pass 7 May 2010 41,693 miles

DRIVERS SEAT POOR

Pass 12 May 2009 41,537 miles

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT POOR

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT POOR

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

Pass 12 May 2008 41,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 40,489 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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E326 OPR is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E326 OPR, 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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What year was E326 OPR registered?

E326 OPR is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E326 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E326 OPR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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