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E569 EJX

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,071 mi
Last recorded96,071 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE569 EJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 96,071 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 95,506 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 94,852 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 93,930 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 93,929 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box +blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 936,657 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,655 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,294 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,939 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 92,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 92,535 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,229 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 92,226 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 91,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 87,385 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,695 miles

There are now signs of advancing corrosion at the n/s front chassiss/ on the o/s/f metal brake pipe and on the front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,243 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,784 miles

Please be advised that there is some slight wear in the off side track rod end.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 76,221 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 76,221 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E569 EJX is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E569 EJX, 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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What year was E569 EJX registered?

E569 EJX is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 December 1987.

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