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F120 VVN

1989 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,347 mi
Last recorded97,347 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D79,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 VVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2009 97,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 96,524 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise all rear suspension bushes

advise n/s/f sill holed and corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2008 96,512 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise all rear suspension bushes

advise n/s/f sill holed and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 96,022 miles

both rear leaf springs appear tired.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F120 VVN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 79,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F120 VVN, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F120 VVN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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