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D293 FJT

1987 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,231 mi
Last recorded101,231 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 FJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2012 101,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 2 Mar 2011 96,574 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 96,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 93,849 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,789 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 73,961 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play within nearside steering rack

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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D293 FJT is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 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 D293 FJT, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D293 FJT registered?

D293 FJT is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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