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E424 SCV

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,848 mi
Last recorded78,848 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE424 SCV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc's pitted

slight corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2010 78,847 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc's pitted

slight corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 76,149 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 76,149 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2007 75,432 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 75,417 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 12 May 2006 74,868 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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E424 SCV is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E424 SCV, 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 E424 SCV registered?

E424 SCV is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E424 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E424 SCV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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