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F749 MDV

1989 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,480 mi
Last recorded105,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D79,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF749 MDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2007 105,480 miles

/#]#/]#/ n/s/f slight wear in track end ]#/#]/ n/s/f door jagged edge ]#/]#/ 185tyres on front / 195 tyres on rear/#]/#]

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 100,903 miles

steering rack noisey

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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F749 MDV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 F749 MDV, 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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What year was F749 MDV registered?

F749 MDV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F749 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F749 MDV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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