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E477 TFD

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,974 mi
Last recorded103,974 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE477 TFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 103,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185r14c. (5.2.3 (e))

both front outer wheel arches corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2024 96,621 miles

Front n/s and o/s wheel arches heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under wheel arch near front crossmenber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under wheel arch near front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 96,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front n/s and o/s wheel arches heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under wheel arch near front crossmenber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under wheel arch near front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 87,181 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185r14c. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 79,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 79,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front chassis under wheel arch corroded but not excessivley weakened

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished and scuffed

Fail 5 Oct 2021 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14c bulge around centre of tread and cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front chassis under wheel arch corroded but not excessivley weakened

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished and scuffed

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,421 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 66,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,478 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Stiff in operation (1.1.17 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 57,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At manifold- gasses could enter cab. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of lower suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of top suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Positive terminal close to bonnet stay. (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated or handbrake (1.1.10 (f))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Stiff in operation (1.1.17 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 55,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold / front pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector heavily corroded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all exhaust support rubbers perished

centre exhaust support rubber missing

Fail 29 Mar 2018 55,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside incorrect headlight fitted (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold / front pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector heavily corroded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all exhaust support rubbers perished

centre exhaust support rubber missing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,588 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 52,588 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,911 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 51,908 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,498 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2014 51,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers split

slight noise to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,316 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 48,292 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 47,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 44,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,313 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,472 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,357 miles

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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E477 TFD is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E477 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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E477 TFD is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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