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E585 NEA

1987 Talbot Express 1500 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,807 mi
Last recorded49,807 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express 1500 P86,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE585 NEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 49,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 49,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,182 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 49,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 48,156 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 48,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 44,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 42,469 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 40,974 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,114 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 36,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,445 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 31,327 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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E585 NEA is a 1987 Talbot Express 1500 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 86,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E585 NEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E585 NEA registered?

E585 NEA is a 1987 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E585 NEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E585 NEA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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