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E397 WYC

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,985 mi
Last recorded60,985 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 WYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,975 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,970 miles

Bonnet rusted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 60,730 miles

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

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

handbrake lever slight travel

Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,879 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 58,670 miles

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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E397 WYC is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E397 WYC, 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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What year was E397 WYC registered?

E397 WYC is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E397 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E397 WYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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