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F370 LSN

1988 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,501 mi
Last recorded93,501 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D84,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF370 LSN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 93,501 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 93,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 92,944 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 92,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 92,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 5 Jun 2010 92,702 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 91,128 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,518 miles

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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F370 LSN is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F370 LSN, 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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F370 LSN is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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