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E814 GPM

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,029 mi
Last recorded114,029 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE814 GPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 114,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2018 113,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 111,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 108,467 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,077 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 99,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 97,603 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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E814 GPM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E814 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 E814 GPM registered?

E814 GPM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E814 GPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E814 GPM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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