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E69 RFD

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE69 RFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,212 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2009 60,520 miles

rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,494 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,822 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 59,814 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,887 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

emmissionh hc close to limit (passed on fast idle test)

nearside rear upper marker defective

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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E69 RFD is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E69 RFD, 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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What year was E69 RFD registered?

E69 RFD is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E69 RFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E69 RFD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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