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F972 JUF

1988 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,104 mi
Last recorded74,104 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D84,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF972 JUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 74,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 68,597 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,178 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,213 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING AND PERRISHING. EXHAUST MOUNTS PERRISHING. FRONT C.V BOOTS PERRISHING.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,589 miles

n/s front sill rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,528 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,423 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,655 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 59,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,341 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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F972 JUF is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F972 JUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F972 JUF registered?

F972 JUF is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F972 JUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F972 JUF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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