MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust rusty
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F235 SRV 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 72.2%.
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 F235 SRV, 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 F235 SRV registered?
F235 SRV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is F235 SRV safe to buy?
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