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E536 MTC

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,988 mi
Last recorded87,988 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE536 MTC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,988 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both inner cv boots loose

nearside front indicator loose

offside rear tyre perished

play in both inner cv joints

roughness in both rear wheelbearings

underbody condition becoming poor

Fail 2 Oct 2008 87,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

play in both inner cv joints

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

both front tyres perished

both inner cv boots loose

nearside front indicator leans loose

offside rear tyre perished

roughness in both rear wheelbesarings

underbody condition poor

Pass 4 May 2007 87,704 miles

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

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

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

both inner cv boots insecure

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre perished

play in both inner cv joints

roughness in both rear wheelbearings

Fail 1 May 2007 87,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

both inner cv boots insecure

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre perished

play in both inner cv joints

roughness in both rear wheelbearings

Pass 15 May 2006 86,392 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 86,392 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both cv boots perished

both front tyres perished

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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E536 MTC is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E536 MTC, 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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E536 MTC is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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