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F833 URU

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,400 mi
Last recorded81,400 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF833 URU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,400 miles

os and ns rear lower wing / wheel arch corroded

os and ns rear lower wing / wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 80,472 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 79,956 miles

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

Nearside & offside rear lower sills holed but not in a perscribed area

Fail 23 May 2014 79,954 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside & offside rear lower sills holed but not in a perscribed area

Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

corrosion to underside

one exhaust rubber mount missing

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to underside

one exhaust rubber mount missing

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,426 miles

both front inner wings holed, not currently within prescribed areas

corrosion to vehicle underside within prescribed areas, not currently excessive

some play in offisde front wheel bearing

water pump drive belt heavily deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wings holed, not currently within prescribed areas

corrosion to vehicle underside within prescribed areas, not currently excessive

some play in offisde front wheel bearing

water pump drive belt heavily deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,875 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 77,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside 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 split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,035 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 74,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,880 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front chassis excessive corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Offside front inner sill excessive corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Fail 16 Feb 2009 70,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front chassis excessive corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Offside front inner sill excessive corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,158 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2008 68,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,000 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 67,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,458 miles

bumper insecure

rear tyres both perished

Fail 22 Feb 2006 64,456 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres perished

bumper insecure

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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F833 URU is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F833 URU, 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 F833 URU registered?

F833 URU is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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