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E984 EAP

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,619 mi
Last recorded71,619 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE984 EAP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,619 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on front edge of bonnet.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,528 miles

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

offside/nearside front brakediscs rusty, making rough catching noise when checking front wheel bearings. check and advise only.

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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E984 EAP is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E984 EAP, 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 E984 EAP registered?

E984 EAP is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E984 EAP safe to buy?

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