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E344 YPP

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,218 mi
Last recorded83,218 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 YPP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,682 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,838 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 81,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,277 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 81,270 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,038 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 80,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 78,521 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 78,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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E344 YPP is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E344 YPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E344 YPP?

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What year was E344 YPP registered?

E344 YPP is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E344 YPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E344 YPP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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