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E428 JPK

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,224 mi
Last recorded70,224 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE428 JPK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,224 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch & outer wheel arch corroded

headlight mask converters fitted

inner wheel arch & outer wheel arch corroded

parts of body covered by tape

Fail 24 Jun 2022 70,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint towards front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure all rubber O rings split or deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick goes wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure both lamps (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch & outer wheel arch corroded

inner wheel arch & outer wheel arch corroded

parts of body covered by tape

Pass 26 May 2021 69,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

tape on headlights to mask pattern

Fail 19 May 2021 69,246 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,394 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,205 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,806 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,060 miles

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 19 Aug 2016 57,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,915 miles

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

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,823 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,693 miles

load sensing valve siezed

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,976 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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E428 JPK is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E428 JPK, 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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E428 JPK is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 8 July 1988.

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