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E476 WOD

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

116,295 mi
Last recorded116,295 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE476 WOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 116,295 miles

major welding to entire vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2022 116,291 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center exhaust mounting split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed under battery tray to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg under spare wheel to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel to leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step to floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel to leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength entire offside outer sill holed front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor hole front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel in center holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg to wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg towards front of vehicle suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front outer wings corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached end cap (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg to wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg towards front of vehicle suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front outer wings corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corroded and welded before

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front corroded and welded before

Fail 2 Dec 2020 112,649 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corroded and welded before

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front corroded and welded before

Pass 28 May 2019 108,953 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f bumper cap insecure

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 108,949 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wing to chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f bumper cap insecure

Pass 16 May 2018 105,952 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 105,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking pipe to compensator valve (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 102,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 97,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle cprroded

Fail 14 May 2016 97,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working both (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens missing (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 96,272 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,290 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

gearbox has slight oil leak

rear tyre's perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2014 95,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

gearbox has slight oil leak

rear tyre's periching

Pass 29 Jun 2013 94,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,692 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,580 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 93,580 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight play steering rack.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 92,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,437 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 91,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 90,266 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 90,266 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some corrosion n/s/f door step

some corrosion o/s/f inner wing

some travel on hand brake

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,048 miles

boot on n/s/f lower ball joint split

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to perish

some corrosion o/s/f inner wing

some play in n/s steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,048 miles

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

boot on n/s/f lower ball joint split

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to perish

some corrosion o/s/f inner wing

some play in n/s steering rack

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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E476 WOD is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 E476 WOD, 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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E476 WOD is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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