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E976 NMF

1987 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,017 mi
Last recorded138,017 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE976 NMF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 138,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 138,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 135,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 131,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

JACKED ON SILLS.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 127,783 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 123,896 miles

BATTERY INSECURE.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 123,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake return spring missing

rust on wheel arches

Pass 13 Jun 2011 123,657 miles

both front track control arm bushes getting worn

both front understeps getting corroded

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

brake backplates getting corroded

brake fluid getting discoloured

existing repairs to both front inner arches appear ok

front discs getting corroded

front suspension mounting brackets getting corroded

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2011 123,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front track control arm bushes getting worn

both front understeps getting corroded

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

brake backplates getting corroded

brake fluid getting discoloured

existing repairs to both front inner arches appear ok

front discs getting corroded

front suspension mounting brackets getting corroded

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 123,078 miles

brake servo pipe showing signs of chaffing

extensive existing repairs to offside front inner arch appear ok

front discs getting corroded

nearside track rod end rubber boot split

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

poor image both headlamps

rear chassis crossmember getting corroded

rear spring hanger brackets getting corroded

some corrosion front understeps

Pass 2 Jun 2009 122,164 miles

brake servo pipe showing signs of chaffing

engine oil leak

existing repairs to both front inner wings appear ok

nearside front tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking

some corrosion both front understeps

some corrosion both rear inner arches

some corrosion rear spring front and rear hanger brackets

Fail 26 May 2009 122,164 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake servo pipe showing signs of chaffing

engine oil leak

existing repairs to both front inner wings appear ok

nearside front tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking

some corrosion both front understeps

some corrosion both rear inner arches

some corrosion rear spring front and rear hanger brackets

Pass 16 Apr 2008 121,610 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 121,606 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 120,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all body corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2006 120,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E976 NMF is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E976 NMF, 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 E976 NMF registered?

E976 NMF is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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