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F919 CYA

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,782 mi
Last recorded91,782 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF919 CYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 91,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 89,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel injector has exhaust gases bypassing the seating washer and can be detected in cab

Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,963 miles

Offside Front front inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,941 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,339 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2013 79,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 28 May 2012 78,204 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 77,085 miles

exhaust mountings

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,942 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 76,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,239 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 76,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 73,513 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 73,513 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2007 71,642 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 71,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,996 miles

Brake servo pipe in poor condition

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 67,241 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 67,241 miles

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

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

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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F919 CYA is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F919 CYA, 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 F919 CYA registered?

F919 CYA is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 October 1988.

Is F919 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F919 CYA shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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