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F83 CKP

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,509 mi
Last recorded41,509 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF83 CKP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 41,509 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 41,161 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 40,776 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 40,587 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,875 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 38,850 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre slight misshape

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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F83 CKP is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F83 CKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F83 CKP registered?

F83 CKP is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 September 1988.

Is F83 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F83 CKP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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