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F886 PHY

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

33,130 mi
Last recorded33,130 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF886 PHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 33,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 33,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 33,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 32,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 32,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 32,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 32,219 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 32,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,690 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,544 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 31,534 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,554 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside brake pipe on rear axle starting to corrode

top corner of nearside mirror glass damaged

vehicle is not fitted with original exhaust system

Fail 1 Feb 2010 30,552 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside brake pipe on rear axle starting to corrode

top corner of nearside mirror glass damaged

vehicle is not fitted with original exhaust system

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

full exhaust system not fitted

small crack in top corner of nearside mirror

Fail 19 Jan 2009 29,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

full exhaust system not fitted

small crack in top corner of nearside mirror

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,063 miles

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

exhaust system modified from orignal

top edge of nearside mirror cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2007 29,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust system modified from orignal

top edge of nearside mirror cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2006 28,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

advise handbrake low on nearside rear

Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,164 miles

Oil leak

advise handbrake low on nearside rear

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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F886 PHY is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F886 PHY, 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 F886 PHY registered?

F886 PHY is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F886 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F886 PHY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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