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E74 RFD

1988 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,992 mi
Last recorded80,992 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D84,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE74 RFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 80,992 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 80,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2021
Fail 24 May 2021 79,867 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 78,982 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 78,957 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 78,955 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 78,290 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 69,150 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 69,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E74 RFD is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E74 RFD, 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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What year was E74 RFD registered?

E74 RFD is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E74 RFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E74 RFD shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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