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F863 EKM

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

44,510 mi
Last recorded44,510 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 EKM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 44,510 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 36,690 miles

Nearside front wheel arch corroded /taped over

Offside front inner wing beginning to corrode.

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2022 36,677 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel arch corroded /taped over

Offside front inner wing beginning to corrode.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,388 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 32,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Tie bar bent upwards , hitting chassis (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak.

Pass 26 Sep 2020 28,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorated / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2020 28,437 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both batteries insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure front clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorated / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,805 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 23,805 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 23,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,037 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 23,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,137 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount rubbers worn

Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,120 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 15,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,443 miles

handbrake low effort

osr and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

rear axle starting to tighten up

Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,001 miles

handbrake slightly low effort

handbrake warning light illuminated on dashboard

Fail 9 Jun 2006 13,961 miles

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

Corrosion on brake back plates

Corrosion on front to back brake pipes

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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F863 EKM is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F863 EKM, 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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F863 EKM is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 October 1988.

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