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E853 DRO

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,570 mi
Last recorded72,570 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE853 DRO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,570 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undserbody corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,019 miles

underside rusty all over not holed

Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,074 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,995 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

underbody and inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,951 miles

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

several areas light corrosion on underbody

Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,080 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 67,540 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,044 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 67,021 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E853 DRO is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E853 DRO, 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 E853 DRO registered?

E853 DRO is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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