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E603 DNK

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

132,667 mi
Last recorded132,667 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE603 DNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 132,667 miles

Central Front Slight wear and noise in steering rack

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 132,667 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Slight wear and noise in steering rack

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 131,925 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 131,925 miles

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

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 130,753 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [tyre] cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 130,753 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements [telltail] light inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [tyre] cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 129,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 128,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 128,327 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 128,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 126,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 125,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing starting to corrode

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,770 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 123,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre perishing

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 120,915 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 119,560 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet & bottom of n/s door corroded

corrosion outside prescribed areas / under n/s front wing/n/s inner door step/ inner front panel o/s below headlight

dip beam on with ignition

inner faces of front discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 119,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet & bottom of n/s door corroded

corrosion outside prescribed areas / under n/s front wing/n/s inner door step/ inner front panel o/s below headlight

dip beam on with ignition

inner faces of front discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 118,845 miles

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

corrosion BOTH inner wings but not structual

corrosion n/s out rigger but not structual

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 118,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 117,565 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 117,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 115,227 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 114,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 113,095 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 113,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 112,796 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 112,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 112,688 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 112,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/side wheel arch corroded not affecting braking or steering no mountings adjacent

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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E603 DNK is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E603 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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E603 DNK is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 5 April 1988.

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