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F543 LUF

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,368 mi
Last recorded83,368 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 LUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Small crack on windscreen

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,865 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,117 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points covered in underseal over old repairs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,480 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 77,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,118 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,657 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,618 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded on the inside but not weakened

Fail 25 Aug 2011 72,755 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and scored but not weakened

Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,702 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 69,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 66,814 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,504 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,574 miles

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

minor corrosion underside of vehicle

oil leak

play in steering rack

widscreen damaged but not in swept area

Fail 25 Jul 2006 53,552 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

minor corrosion unerside of vehicle

oil leak

play in steering rack

windscreen damaged but not in swept area

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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F543 LUF is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 F543 LUF, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F543 LUF is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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