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F567 OES

1989 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,892 mi
Last recorded41,892 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D79,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF567 OES
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,892 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,892 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to nearside mirror glass

Fail 25 Mar 2010 39,702 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to nearside mirror glass

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,975 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 36,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,047 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,234 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 32,230 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,385 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2006 31,385 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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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F567 OES is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 79,290 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 F567 OES, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F567 OES is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 15 May 1989.

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