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F972 OHU

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF972 OHU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 79,502 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 79,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 79,298 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 79,292 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 78,650 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 78,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 6 May 2016 77,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 77,706 miles

O/S/F PANEL UNDER WING CORRODED AND HOLED

Fail 8 May 2015 77,703 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F PANEL UNDER WING CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 2 May 2014 76,301 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 75,304 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 75,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,446 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 73,225 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 73,223 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 71,743 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 70,644 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 63,205 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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F972 OHU is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F972 OHU, 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.

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What year was F972 OHU registered?

F972 OHU is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F972 OHU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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