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E660 JHN

1987 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,310 mi
Last recorded43,310 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE660 JHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,074 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,074 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,940 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 38,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,075 miles

oil leak under car

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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E660 JHN is a 1987 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E660 JHN, 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 E660 JHN registered?

E660 JHN is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E660 JHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E660 JHN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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