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F953 YAJ

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,845 mi
Last recorded75,845 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF953 YAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

silencer supports deteriated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,185 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,984 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 65,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 65,551 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,776 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 52,011 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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F953 YAJ is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F953 YAJ, 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 F953 YAJ registered?

F953 YAJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F953 YAJ safe to buy?

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