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F193 SDC

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF193 SDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 89,567 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 89,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fluctuating brake readings

Pass 17 May 2021 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer boot damp with grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 17 May 2021 77,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer boot damp with grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 67,156 miles

cab corroded outside prescribed

Fail 6 May 2020 66,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

cab corroded outside prescribed

wiring poor under bonnet

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,076 miles

Both sides front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Front wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner wings corroded(outside of prescribed area

Fail 30 May 2019 63,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Both sides front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Front wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner wings corroded(outside of prescribed area

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,809 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both side rear (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2014 52,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various areas of corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2014 52,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various areas of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,899 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to o/s/f outrigger / not affecting its strenght within 30cm of mountings

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 18 Jul 2013 52,889 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to o/s/f outrigger / not affecting its strenght within 30cm of mountings

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,457 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,919 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,283 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,233 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,635 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 45,636 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,125 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 43,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 May 2005 41,381 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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F193 SDC is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 F193 SDC, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F193 SDC is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 August 1988.

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