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E474 TFD

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE474 TFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 76,610 miles

Central Front bonnet corroded duck tape

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front wings corroded both sides

Pass 20 May 2025 76,579 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front cab corrosion

Pass 2 May 2024 76,482 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wing

general underside corrosion

Fail 2 May 2024 76,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wing

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 May 2023 76,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2021 76,353 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 76,353 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,105 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 73,105 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 70,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,227 miles

batteries insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,581 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 65,508 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 65,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 62,451 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 62,451 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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E474 TFD is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E474 TFD, 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 E474 TFD registered?

E474 TFD is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E474 TFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E474 TFD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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