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E603 ENR

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,176 mi
Last recorded112,176 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE603 ENR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,176 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 112,153 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion UNDERNEATH (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage UNDERNEATH (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,469 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 110,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2012 110,396 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 109,524 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 109,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 109,046 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 109,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,848 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2009 95,843 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

water leak from engine

Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 99,214 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 May 2006 93,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 93,938 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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E603 ENR is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E603 ENR, 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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E603 ENR is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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