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E993 ENU

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

60,462 mi
Last recorded60,462 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE993 ENU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 60,462 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 60,462 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 59,681 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,183 miles

Engine stabiliser has slight worn bush

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine stabiliser has slight worn bush

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,684 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 57,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 56,932 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 56,924 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/F C/V BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 55,433 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 55,433 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 55,525 miles

Front tyres wearing low

handbrake approaching limit of reserve travel

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,848 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,805 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 53,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,292 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,292 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 52,320 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,672 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 51,672 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,435 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,434 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,332 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,642 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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E993 ENU is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 E993 ENU, 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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E993 ENU is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 14 June 1988.

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