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F793 KTL

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,807 mi
Last recorded91,807 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF793 KTL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,807 miles

Front INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED NS/OS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 91,807 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak OIL COOLER ()

Front INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED NS/OS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated SLIGNT CORROTION TO GUTTER (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated SLIGNT CORROTION TO GUTTER (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs corroded

both number plates deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

brakes may require attention as only just met requirements

drivers seat has slight movement

rear view mirror insecure

slight oil leak

steering cowel cover loose

underbody corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 87,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 87,273 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,331 miles

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

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

both front chassi section slight corrosion pass and advise

both rear shackle bushes slight wear pass and advise

Fail 19 Sep 2014 84,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front chassi section slight corrosion pass and advise

both rear shackle bushes slight wear pass and advise

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,396 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 83,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 82,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,384 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 81,384 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,168 miles

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

scratch in windscreen in zone b pass and advise

side door will not open pass and advise

Fail 10 Aug 2009 80,168 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

center floor area corroded but not within a piscirbed area pass and advise

o/s/r foor area corroded but not within a piscirbed area pass and advise

scratch in windscreen in zone b pass and advise

side door will not open pass and advise

slightly low effort on o/s/r foot brake pass and advise

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,529 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 79,528 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,112 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,982 miles

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 KTL is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KTL, 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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F793 KTL is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 October 1988.

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