MOT Status
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94,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion all underbody areas,front brake discs & brake pipes
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
corrosion all underbody areas,front brake discs & brake pipes
perishing to all exhaust mounting rubbers
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
condition of front discs
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VIL 4788 is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VIL 4788, 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 VIL 4788 registered?
VIL 4788 is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 March 1988.
Is VIL 4788 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VIL 4788 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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