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E547 HPL

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,574 mi
Last recorded25,574 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE547 HPL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,574 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,382 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,261 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,190 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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E547 HPL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E547 HPL, 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 E547 HPL registered?

E547 HPL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E547 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E547 HPL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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