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E803 GPM

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,830 mi
Last recorded93,830 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE803 GPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 93,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

camper body damaged

camper body has hole in nearside rear inner arch

camper body wooden frame sowing signs of deterioration / rotten

front windscreen wiper slow operation

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes/ hoses corroded/ deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2019 93,830 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

camper body damaged

camper body has hole in nearside rear inner arch

camper body wooden frame sowing signs of deterioration / rotten

front brake discs and pads corroded

front windscreen wiper slow operation

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes/ hoses corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,885 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

near side frot tyre side wall cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,047 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 86,035 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces.Replacement advised.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,354 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn and corroding.Replacement advised.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 81,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads and discs worn and corroding.Replacement advised.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,348 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 76,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 72,749 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 72,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 71,584 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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E803 GPM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E803 GPM, 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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What year was E803 GPM registered?

E803 GPM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E803 GPM safe to buy?

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