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F269 UVT

1989 Talbot Express

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,711 mi
Last recorded138,711 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF269 UVT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 138,711 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 137,656 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 137,652 miles

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

slight movement in brake pedal

slight movement in steering rack at offside and nearside

Fail 19 May 2006 137,650 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight movement in nearside front track rod end

battery insecure

oil leak from engine

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 UVT is a 1989 Talbot Express in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVT, 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 F269 UVT registered?

F269 UVT is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F269 UVT safe to buy?

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