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F291 PRV

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,723 mi
Last recorded129,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 PRV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,723 miles

body work poor

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 127,993 miles

exterior body rusty and shabby

Pass 23 May 2013 124,915 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 122,922 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 117,167 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 117,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 110,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 110,251 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 110,131 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 110,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 110,016 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 108,831 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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F291 PRV is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 F291 PRV, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F291 PRV registered?

F291 PRV is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F291 PRV safe to buy?

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