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E757 EBY

1987 Talbot Express

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,235 mi
Last recorded145,235 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE757 EBY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 145,235 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 144,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 143,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 142,506 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 141,714 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 141,642 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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E757 EBY is a 1987 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E757 EBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E757 EBY registered?

E757 EBY is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 December 1987.

Is E757 EBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E757 EBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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