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F914 NSR

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,005 mi
Last recorded69,005 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF914 NSR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 69,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing bay area (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,266 miles

brake pipes starting too corrode

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,456 miles

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 May 2014 64,852 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,455 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 63,451 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 62,111 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,468 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,607 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s front member corroded,but not a structual area.

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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F914 NSR is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 F914 NSR, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F914 NSR registered?

F914 NSR is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F914 NSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F914 NSR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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