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B689 LVN

1984 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,932 mi
Last recorded94,932 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB689 LVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,932 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 94,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 93,900 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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B689 LVN is a 1984 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 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 B689 LVN, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B689 LVN registered?

B689 LVN is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 September 1984.

Is B689 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B689 LVN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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