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E992 ENU

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,140 mi
Last recorded90,140 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE992 ENU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 90,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gator slightly perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gator slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2024 89,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 89,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 87,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,837 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 86,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 85,768 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 85,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,158 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,393 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf wheel slight bind/slight play nsf top mount/ns track rod end slight play/exhaust rubbers splitting/split in rear exhaust box/slight corrossion osf corner

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,104 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 77,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 77,423 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,181 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,482 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 71,482 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E992 ENU is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 E992 ENU, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E992 ENU registered?

E992 ENU is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E992 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E992 ENU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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