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E583 DNK

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,945 mi
Last recorded116,945 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE583 DNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,945 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,738 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 113,422 miles

corrosion to body and o/s outer sill

Pass 12 May 2016 113,117 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 113,109 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 112,322 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 112,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,873 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,906 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 108,906 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust rubbers cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2011 108,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 105,835 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 105,820 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 103,106 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 100,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 98,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 94,084 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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E583 DNK is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E583 DNK, 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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E583 DNK is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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