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E599 HHP

1987 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,451 mi
Last recorded81,451 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE599 HHP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2025 81,451 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both inner sills to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear chassis/floor to spring anchors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both rear inner wheel arches to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front inner wings / arches/ floor heavily repaired and undersealed!

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Underbody of vehicle very heavily undersealed and repaired!!

Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,451 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 74,451 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,370 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,616 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 52,616 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,781 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 49,781 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2005 48,418 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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E599 HHP is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E599 HHP, 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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E599 HHP is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 October 1987.

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