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F230 LTO

1989 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,697 mi
Last recorded58,697 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D93,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 LTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,270 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 56,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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F230 LTO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F230 LTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F230 LTO registered?

F230 LTO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 13 June 1989.

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