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F139 SPJ

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,328 mi
Last recorded62,328 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF139 SPJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 62,328 miles

nsf door handle broken

nsf marker light inoperative

slight movement at rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 May 2015 62,328 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nsf door handle broken

nsf marker light inoperative

slight movement at rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,955 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,248 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 54,988 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 54,988 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F139 SPJ is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F139 SPJ, 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 F139 SPJ registered?

F139 SPJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F139 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F139 SPJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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