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F986 LKJ

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,628 mi
Last recorded42,628 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 LKJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,628 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside front brake disc slightly warped

Offside front headlamp pattern slightly weak

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,644 miles

front brake discs slightly warped

Fail 5 Jun 2010 40,487 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,081 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,887 miles

Both front seats becoming loose on rails

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front seat belt stalk shroud secured with tape

Pass 23 May 2007 36,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 35,949 miles

Both outer front cv gaiters starting to perish.

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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F986 LKJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F986 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F986 LKJ registered?

F986 LKJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F986 LKJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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