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E382 UAK

1987 Talbot Express

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,352 mi
Last recorded154,352 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE382 UAK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 154,352 miles

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside sill slight corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2023 154,352 miles

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside sill slight corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 153,969 miles

UNDER BODY UNDERSEALED

Pass 12 Sep 2020 153,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 152,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sills slight corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2019 152,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 152,143 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 152,131 miles

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.

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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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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What year was E382 UAK registered?

E382 UAK is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is E382 UAK safe to buy?

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