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E434 GRP

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

71,673 mi
Last recorded71,673 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE434 GRP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 71,673 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion on under side and top side

door step corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,496 miles

Same as previous vt32

Fail 17 Aug 2007 71,496 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads look worn

Surface corrosion brake discs

Underside and brake pipes have been covered in waxoyl

Underside of vehicle corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

filler on bodywork of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,440 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 69,432 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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E434 GRP is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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

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 E434 GRP, 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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What year was E434 GRP registered?

E434 GRP is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E434 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E434 GRP shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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