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F269 RHY

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,150 mi
Last recorded90,150 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF269 RHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 90,150 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 90,136 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 89,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,195 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,618 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 77,865 miles

slight/play/in/o/s/front/wheel/bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,384 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 76,355 miles

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

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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F269 RHY is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F269 RHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F269 RHY registered?

F269 RHY is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F269 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F269 RHY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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