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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
front brake discs corroded.
slight play offside front wheel bearing may need attention in near future.
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?
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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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