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E955 WCY

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,824 mi
Last recorded101,824 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE955 WCY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk Head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 101,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk Head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 101,823 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns and os rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower Fuel tank insecure fuel tank straps (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 101,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,022 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,770 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 99,770 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 99,603 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 99,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,015 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 91,810 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,779 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 86,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,793 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 85,243 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 85,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 81,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005

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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E955 WCY is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E955 WCY, 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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E955 WCY is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 25 June 1988.

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