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E849 EBM

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

77,589 mi
Last recorded77,589 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE849 EBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,589 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 9 Nov 2021 74,211 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Battery cable under o/s/f engine area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper brake hose deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear gear box mounting defective

Fail 26 Nov 2020 71,254 miles

Emissions not tested due coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step inner and outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper brake hose deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear gear box mounting defective

Fail 22 Sep 2020 71,235 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside, jacking point x2 each side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step, inner and outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 69,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 69,432 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,904 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,901 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 66,704 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished around inner sidewall and tread

Fail 14 Sep 2017 66,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished/cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven Slow to react (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both not aimed at screen (8.2.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished around inner sidewall and tread

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,830 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

both front door steps are corroded

corrosion both front body panel by wheel arches

corrosion both front wings inside bonnet

fuel tank is damp

nearside front tyre is cracking and perished on its inner face

nearside rear outer sill is corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracking and perished

offside outer sill is corroded

rear number plate is damaged

two rubber exhaust hangers are missing

two rubber exhaust hangers are perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 64,830 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

both front door steps are corroded

corrosion both front body panel by wheel arches

corrosion both front wings inside bonnet

fuel tank is damp

nearside front tyre is cracking and perished on its inner face

nearside rear outer sill is corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracking and perished

offside outer sill is corroded

rear number plate is damaged

two rubber exhaust hangers are missing

two rubber exhaust hangers are perished

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under headlamp (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both front door steps are corroded

corrosion both front body panels by wheel arches

corrosion both front wings inside bonnet

nearside front tyre is cracking and perished on its inner face

nearside rear outer sill is corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracking and perished

offside outer sill is corroded

rear number plate is damaged

two rubber exhaust hangers are missing

two rubber exhaust hangers are perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,416 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside inner front wing corroded

nearside rear handbrake outer cable deteriorating

previous repairs and paint

slight low effort nearside park brake

steering slightly stiff (nearside full lock)

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,377 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 57,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 57,236 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded.

slight play offside front wheel bearing may need attention in near future.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,236 miles

front brake discs corroded.

slight play offside front wheel bearing may need attention in near future.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,152 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 56,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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E849 EBM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 E849 EBM, 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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E849 EBM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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