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F883 SME

1988 Talbot Express 1300 D

Cream Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,638 mi
Last recorded18,638 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D84,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF883 SME
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 18,638 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2012 18,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

water in r/o/s light lens

Pass 26 May 2011 18,028 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,847 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,163 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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F883 SME is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in Cream with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F883 SME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F883 SME registered?

F883 SME is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 3 October 1988.

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