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F81 FND

1988 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,639 mi
Last recorded135,639 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D96,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF81 FND
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2007 135,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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F81 FND is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 96,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F81 FND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F81 FND registered?

F81 FND is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 22 September 1988.

Is F81 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for F81 FND shows 1 test 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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