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F251 SRV

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,187 mi
Last recorded64,187 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 SRV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,158 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,124 miles

Both front headlamp reflectors corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement very very borderline (6.1.D.1a)

coolant leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 64,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery slightly loose

Both front headlamp reflectors corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement very very borderline (6.1.D.1a)

coolant leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 63,783 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,417 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 62,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,740 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 60,386 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 59,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,903 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 58,903 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 56,129 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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F251 SRV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F251 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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F251 SRV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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