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NUI 7617

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUI 7617
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,613 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 97,548 miles

Nearside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside drive shaft inne r joint worn

Pass 31 May 2018 96,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,035 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside front inner wing corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 94,033 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside front inner wing corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,538 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 92,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f whhel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 27 May 2014 91,186 miles

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

slight interaction n/s/r lamp

Pass 15 May 2013 84,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise corrosion on front panel

Fail 14 May 2013 84,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise corrosion on front panel

Pass 2 May 2012 81,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner wing panel corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 81,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner wing panel corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 79,956 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 79,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

Pass 27 May 2010 78,958 miles

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

core plug leaking on back of engine by exhaust manifold

front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 May 2010 78,958 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

core plug leaking on back of engine by exhaust manifold

front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,598 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 78,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2007 74,715 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 74,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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NUI 7617 is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NUI 7617, 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 NUI 7617 registered?

NUI 7617 is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is NUI 7617 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUI 7617 shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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