MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside sill slightly corroded
Offside sill slight corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside sill slightly corroded
Offside sill slight corroded
UNDER BODY UNDERSEALED
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
sills slightly corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
sills slight corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
sills slight corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users insecure (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Braking system leaking wet around brake drum (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Front Lower Oil leak ()
Offside Front Inner Coolant leak ()
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E382 UAK is a 1987 Talbot Express in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 E382 UAK, 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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E382 UAK is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 September 1987.
Is E382 UAK safe to buy?
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