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F379 NUT

1988 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

4,823 mi
Last recorded4,823 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D96,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 NUT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 4,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 4,807 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 3,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 3,841 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 1,839 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,888 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily welded in places

Fail 18 Jan 2017 99,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking no 1 injector pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily welded in places

Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,328 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system noisey

underside of vehicle heavily welded in places

Fail 15 Jan 2016 97,318 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system noisey

underside of vehicle heavily welded in places

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,352 miles

brake pipes to load sensing valve rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2013 96,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes to load sensing valve rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,042 miles

N/S/R SWINGING ARM SLIGHTLY SEIZING. N/S/F WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 95,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

axle beam at rear on near side starting to seize, needs repair.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 191,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 190,978 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 190,972 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 190,026 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 188,487 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 188,334 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 186,140 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 186,134 miles

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

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 184,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 183,345 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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F379 NUT is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 96,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F379 NUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F379 NUT is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 27 September 1988.

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