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E452 ANM

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,116 mi
Last recorded78,116 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE452 ANM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2012 78,116 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet upper mounting areas heavily corroded

Filler present offside door steparea

Front doors heavily corroded and lower joints seperated

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seatbelt stalk incomplete

Windscreen lower surround excesively corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,450 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM REAR ENGINE COOLANT METAL PIPE WHICH IS CORRODED INSIDE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 77,450 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

COOLANT LEAK

CORROSION HOLE TO OFFSIDE INNER SILL AT REAR OF WHEEL

ENGINE TICKING OVER TOO FAST

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

I BELEIVE CHOKE STICKING

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 76,311 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,448 miles

EXHAUST RUBBERS PERRISHED

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre starting to perrish

Fail 6 Apr 2009 75,387 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST RUBBERS PERRISHED

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,244 miles

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTINGS ARE JUBILEE CLIPS AND NOT RUBBERS

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

I HAVE FITTED A NEW NUMBERPLATE LIGHT BULB OLD ONE WAS TOO HIGH WATTAGE !

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 74,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTINGS ARE JUBILEE CLIPS AND NOT RUBBERS

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

I HAVE FITTED A NEW NUMBERPLATE LIGHT BULB OLD ONE WAS TOO HIGH WATTAGE !

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,228 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E452 ANM is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E452 ANM, 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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E452 ANM is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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