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E419 AAL

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE419 AAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 94,085 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 94,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,015 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rested (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 87,999 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rested (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,626 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers are split and held on with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,859 miles

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2020 80,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,417 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

offside outer cv gaiter damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2019 76,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

offside outer cv gaiter damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,881 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s n/s rear brakes binding (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,638 miles

offside front inner wheel arch corroded - outside prescribed area

Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,634 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded - outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,127 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 May 2015 67,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2014 64,099 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 64,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,425 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 May 2012 56,628 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

loose wiring at front and rear of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,678 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 30 Jul 2010 533,116 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,838 miles

Near side front inner wing holed but not in any prescribed area

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,458 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 44,458 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers starting to split

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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E419 AAL is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 E419 AAL, 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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E419 AAL is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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