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F194 SDC

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,670 mi
Last recorded54,670 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF194 SDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 54,615 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 54,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in and in front of the wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 54,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in and in front of the wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,051 miles

1 exhaust rubber mounting missing . system still adeqautley supported

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,033 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

1 exhaust rubber mounting missing . system still adeqautley supported

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 53,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,182 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 53,161 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,625 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 52,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,034 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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F194 SDC is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F194 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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What year was F194 SDC registered?

F194 SDC is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 September 1988.

Is F194 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F194 SDC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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