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E587 NEA

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,595 mi
Last recorded38,595 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE587 NEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 37,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 37,484 miles

Mirrors deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2019 37,484 miles

Mirrors deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 37,484 miles

N/s , o/s mirrors deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosinn on brakes

Fail 16 Jun 2018 37,484 miles

N/s , o/s mirrors deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosinn on brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2017 37,484 miles

Front Surface corrosion on brake discs

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view N/s , o/s (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 37,484 miles

Front Surface corrosion on brake discs

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view N/s , o/s (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 37,484 miles

N/s , o/s mirrors slightly deteriorated

One of three exhaust mounts missing

Surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2016 37,484 miles

N/s , o/s mirrors slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

One of three exhaust mounts missing

Surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2015 37,464 miles

n/s , o/s mirrors slighty deteriorated

one of three rear exhaust mounts missing

Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,442 miles

corrosion starting in n/s/f wheel arch- not in prescribed area

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perrish

Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,020 miles

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perrish

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,631 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,622 miles

front brake disc s rusted some pitting

panel under headlights corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,990 miles

windscreen wiper mounts corroded

Fail 9 May 2008 34,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

windscreen wiper mounts corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 34,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,001 miles

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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E587 NEA is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E587 NEA, 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 E587 NEA registered?

E587 NEA is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E587 NEA safe to buy?

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