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F938 FKL

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,355 mi
Last recorded88,355 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF938 FKL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 88,355 miles

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

Nearside door handle loose.

Outer body panels have been repaired and hand painted.

Rear exhaust tailpipe has been repaired with fibreglass.

Fail 14 Mar 2025 88,352 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door handle loose.

Outer body panels have been repaired and hand painted.

Rear exhaust tailpipe has been repaired with fibreglass.

Pass 5 Mar 2024 87,889 miles

Nearside door handle loose

headlamp convertors fitted.

large amount of underseal has been applied to underneath of vehicle.

Fail 26 Feb 2024 87,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside door handle loose

headlamp convertors fitted.

large amount of underseal has been applied to underneath of vehicle.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,224 miles

headlight convertor masks fitted to alter headlight beam.

vehicle is heavily undersealed making inspection difficult.

Fail 7 Feb 2023 87,221 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 87,141 miles

Both outer sill areas have been heavily repaired.

Horn sound down on performance.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,137 miles

Nearside headlight contaminated.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,787 miles

Offside Front brake hoses twisted.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,837 miles

brake pedal spongey

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,913 miles

outer body panels rusty and corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 79,905 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

outer body panels rusty and corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,837 miles

front brake discs corroded from standing.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,834 miles

several outer body panels showing sighgns of corosion

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,973 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,565 miles

corrosion around o/s front jacking point

corrosion around various body panels

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both rear springs rear mounting brackets

Fail 19 Jul 2011 72,552 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion around o/s front jacking point

corrosion around various body panels

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both rear springs rear mounting brackets

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,445 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

light switches are sticky

Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,791 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 67,791 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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F938 FKL is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F938 FKL, 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 F938 FKL registered?

F938 FKL is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F938 FKL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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