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F300 OBC

1988 Talbot Express 1500 D

Cream Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,864 mi
Last recorded70,864 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D96,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF300 OBC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,937 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 68,926 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,463 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 67,451 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,198 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,694 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F300 OBC is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D in Cream with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 96,766 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 F300 OBC, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F300 OBC is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 21 October 1988.

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