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F218 LTO

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,183 mi
Last recorded64,183 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 LTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 64,183 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch area slightly corroded

general corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,148 miles

general corrosion underneath but ok at the time of mot

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,037 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,037 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,982 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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F218 LTO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F218 LTO, 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 F218 LTO registered?

F218 LTO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F218 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F218 LTO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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