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F143 LBW

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 LBW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 87,500 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 87,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,135 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 85,135 miles

off side head lamp has got beam pattern but the second hand unit wont last long

Fail 11 Aug 2017 85,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,135 miles

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,239 miles

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,135 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2013 84,735 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,642 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 83,631 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,645 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 83,631 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,363 miles

wheel trims fitted to axle one and axle two o/s not removed

Pass 30 May 2006 82,329 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 82,329 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LBW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F143 LBW, 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 LBW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 February 1989.

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