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E715 LCP

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,465 mi
Last recorded74,465 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 LCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,465 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,428 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 74,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,428 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 72,012 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Headlamp insecure both front (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported x2 at hoses (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,462 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f screen corner corroded;n/s/r bind/n/s wiper torn on end

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,137 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres perished / n/s/f corroded / o/s and n/s sills corroded / wind screen mounting corroded / body corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 64,133 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres perished / n/s/f corroded / o/s and n/s sills corroded / wind screen mounting corroded / body corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,503 miles

n/s/f position marker not working

Fail 12 Jul 2010 56,503 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f position marker not working

Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,401 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 56,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 55,355 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 55,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 54,413 miles

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

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

nearside sill corroded

offside inner and outer sills corroded offside arch corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2007 54,413 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside sill corroded

offside inner and outer sills corroded offside arch corroded

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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E715 LCP is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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 E715 LCP, 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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E715 LCP is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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