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F381 NBM

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,799 mi
Last recorded86,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF381 NBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,799 miles

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

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

vehicle body and structure has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2012 86,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle body and structure is corroded in several places

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,116 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle body and structure is corroded in several places

Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,761 miles

both outer cv boots starting to perish

front bumper supports rusty

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front jacking point/ out rigger corroded

some play in both rear wheel bearings

suspension components rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both outer cv boots starting to perish

front bumper supports rusty

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front jacking point/ out rigger corroded

some play in both rear wheel bearings

suspension components rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,257 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 84,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,043 miles

both headlight surroudsa need attention

brake pipes to front hoses rusty

chassis starting to corode o/s front

chip in windscreen a zone

drivers window hard to shut

hand brake poor

under body rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2009 83,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes to front hoses rusty

chassis starting to corode o/s front

chip in windscreen a zone

drivers window hard to shut

hand brake poor

under body rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,582 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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F381 NBM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F381 NBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F381 NBM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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