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E952 OML

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,398 mi
Last recorded42,398 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE952 OML
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,398 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 32,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 28,917 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 28,917 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,404 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 26,404 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,172 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 24,172 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight rust on the wheel arches

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

Offside Front slight rust on the wheel arches

Fail 20 Jul 2016 24,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight rust on the wheel arches

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

Offside Front slight rust on the wheel arches

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,659 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 23,659 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 23,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 61,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 61,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 61,298 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,298 miles

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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E952 OML is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E952 OML, 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 E952 OML registered?

E952 OML is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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