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RIG 3679

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,529 mi
Last recorded91,529 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 3679
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,853 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 89,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires under bonnet near battery (1.9.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Front headlamp on adjustment limit

Fail 10 Jun 2017 89,668 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,604 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 88,592 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both side windows tinted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,792 miles

tinted side windows

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,425 miles

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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RIG 3679 is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RIG 3679, 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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RIG 3679 is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 January 1988.

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