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E531 HRX

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,497 mi
Last recorded78,497 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 HRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,497 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected and offside front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front and offside front have corrosion inner arches

Nearside and offside inner sills

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear valance inner and outer have corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2018 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front and offside front have corrosion inner arches

Nearside and offside inner sills

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear valance inner and outer have corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,434 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 78,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 4 May 2012 77,466 miles

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

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

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

o/s front inner wing corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

repairs to n/s and o/s rear inner sills and rear crossmember under seal applied unable to determine quality of repairs

Fail 4 May 2012 77,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front inner wing corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,429 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,145 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 75,140 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 71,803 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 67,585 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 67,585 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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E531 HRX is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E531 HRX, 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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E531 HRX is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 13 July 1988.

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