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FFL 11R

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,917 mi
Last recorded98,917 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 11R
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,917 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 98,094 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 95,108 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 93,455 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 90,965 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,777 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 89,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,357 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,826 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 88,826 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,806 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,054 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,996 miles

Advise corrosion underneath

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 73,107 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 69,678 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front seat has play in runner

Pass 11 Jun 2011 69,678 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front seat has play in runner

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,138 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 62,374 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 60,635 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 60,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2006 57,716 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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FFL 11R is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FFL 11R, 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 FFL 11R registered?

FFL 11R is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 February 1988.

Is FFL 11R safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFL 11R shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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