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E72 RFD

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,611 mi
Last recorded73,611 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE72 RFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 73,611 miles

various points of corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,545 miles

various points of corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2017 73,545 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various points of corrosion

Pass 16 May 2014 73,335 miles

CHASSIS STARTING TO RUST

Pass 24 May 2013 70,439 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 70,439 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 68,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,354 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 67,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,673 miles

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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E72 RFD is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E72 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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E72 RFD is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 22 February 1988.

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