MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,829 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F116 VVN is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 F116 VVN, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F116 VVN registered?
F116 VVN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 March 1989.
Is F116 VVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for F116 VVN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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