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A274 HRU

1983 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,778 mi
Last recorded106,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA274 HRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2009 106,778 miles

underside of vehicle has been welded and very heavily undersealead

Pass 9 May 2008 105,900 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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A274 HRU is a 1983 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,564 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 A274 HRU, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A274 HRU?

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What year was A274 HRU registered?

A274 HRU is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 December 1983.

Is A274 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A274 HRU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A274 HRU have outstanding finance?

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