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F471 JFK

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,757 mi
Last recorded74,757 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 JFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 74,757 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake warning light on

corrosion on rear chassis rails by spring mountings borderline

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,757 miles

brake warning light on

corrosion on rear chassis rails by spring mountings borderline

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,381 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 70,045 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 70,045 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,545 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 67,545 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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F471 JFK is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F471 JFK, 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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F471 JFK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 February 1989.

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