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F793 FDV

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,328 mi
Last recorded60,328 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF793 FDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,328 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2009 58,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,542 miles

both front inner wheel arches rusty,both outer cv boots perished,o/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall,o/s inner sill holed,both rear tyres perished,slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front inner wheel arches rusty,both outer cv boots perished,o/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall,o/s inner sill holed,both rear tyres perished,slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,318 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 54,318 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advice n/s head lamp adjuster

advice washer jet adjustment

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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F793 FDV is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F793 FDV, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F793 FDV registered?

F793 FDV is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 September 1988.

Is F793 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F793 FDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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