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F907 LAR

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,118 mi
Last recorded117,118 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF907 LAR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 117,118 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 16 Aug 2024 115,646 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 114,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 111,152 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 111,152 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 108,904 miles

rear tyres running very close to rear springs

Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 94,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some corrosion inner front door sill

Fail 8 May 2013 86,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 86,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 85,799 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,704 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 77,876 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 77,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 77,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,458 miles

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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F907 LAR is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F907 LAR, 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 F907 LAR registered?

F907 LAR is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 August 1988.

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