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E700 MPY

1988 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,621 mi
Last recorded75,621 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D84,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE700 MPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,621 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,559 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 75,559 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 75,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 74,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 74,483 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 74,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 73,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 72,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 72,439 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 72,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 71,435 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 73,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 71,029 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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E700 MPY is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E700 MPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E700 MPY is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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