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F34 AUE

1988 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

91,579 mi
Last recorded91,579 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D84,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF34 AUE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,579 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 91,579 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 91,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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F34 AUE is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,922 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F34 AUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F34 AUE registered?

F34 AUE is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F34 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F34 AUE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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