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E859 PBE

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,306 mi
Last recorded93,306 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 PBE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 93,306 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 90,980 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 May 2013 90,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 84,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 77,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 69,541 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,323 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 9 May 2008 56,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 47,771 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 46,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 46,915 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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E859 PBE is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E859 PBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E859 PBE registered?

E859 PBE is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E859 PBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E859 PBE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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