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E58 UKJ

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,050 mi
Last recorded80,050 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE58 UKJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 79,031 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 78,812 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 78,022 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bush perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lower arm bush perish

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,793 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,573 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 76,676 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,487 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,038 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,511 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,743 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 64,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 63,754 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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E58 UKJ is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E58 UKJ, 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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E58 UKJ is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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