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E429 MHT

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 MHT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,488 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 71,488 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 71,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 68,810 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 68,151 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 68,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,788 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,251 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 63,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,238 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,239 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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E429 MHT is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E429 MHT, 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 E429 MHT registered?

E429 MHT is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 26 March 1988.

Is E429 MHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E429 MHT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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