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E406 CGO

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,217 mi
Last recorded59,217 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE406 CGO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,217 miles

Nearside door handle broken , but not stopping door from opening

underside showing advanced signs of rust

Fail 14 Oct 2015 59,197 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear static (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside door handle broken , but not stopping door from opening

brakes not tested fluid leak o/s/r

underside showing advanced signs of rust

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007

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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E406 CGO is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E406 CGO, 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 E406 CGO registered?

E406 CGO is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 12 May 1988.

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