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E43 NAE

1988 Talbot Express 1300 D

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,724 mi
Last recorded136,724 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D84,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 NAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 May 2014 136,724 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 136,724 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 134,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 134,021 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 131,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2012 131,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 127,990 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 127,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 124,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers window faulty

Fail 4 May 2010 124,881 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers window faulty

Pass 5 May 2009 121,969 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 121,969 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 79,368 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,368 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 114,076 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 114,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 130,682 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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E43 NAE is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,922 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E43 NAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E43 NAE registered?

E43 NAE is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 16 June 1988.

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