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F143 KRC

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,568 mi
Last recorded28,568 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 KRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 28,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,482 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & rear (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight brake bind rear

Fail 1 Jul 2016 28,389 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & rear (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight brake bind rear

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,819 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 26,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,948 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Handbrake travel long

Fail 23 Jun 2011 23,913 miles

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

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Handbrake travel long

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,372 miles

Front brakes discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,606 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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F143 KRC is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F143 KRC, 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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F143 KRC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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