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E835 SCL

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,934 mi
Last recorded91,934 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE835 SCL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 91,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,208 miles

general surface rust throughout

Fail 6 Jan 2015 89,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,025 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2013 85,954 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion in o/s front inner wing

rear spring assisters broken

Pass 31 May 2013 85,954 miles

corrosion in o/s front inner wing

rear spring assisters broken

Pass 10 May 2012 82,356 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 81,940 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubber mountings perished and cracking

n/s/front brake disc badly corroded

rubber fuel hose onto fuel tank badly cracking and perished

some play in rear wheelbearings

Pass 11 May 2010 75,170 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Apr 2010 75,027 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2009 72,160 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2009 72,160 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 67,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/front tyre 3mm+perished

some noise and play in rear wheel bearings

some play in n/s/front wheelbearing

Fail 8 May 2008

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/front tyre 3mm+perished

some noise and play in rear wheel bearings

some play in n/s/front wheelbearing

Pass 17 May 2007 62,632 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 62,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2006 57,989 miles

c.v.boots perished

slight play in rear wheelbeaings

Fail 8 May 2006 57,989 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

c.v.boots perished

slight play in rear wheelbeaings

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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E835 SCL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 E835 SCL, 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 E835 SCL registered?

E835 SCL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 30 April 1988.

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