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F556 DCL

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,628 mi
Last recorded173,628 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 DCL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 173,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2010 173,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2009 169,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 166,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 161,578 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 159,401 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 159,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F556 DCL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F556 DCL, 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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What year was F556 DCL registered?

F556 DCL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 June 1989.

Is F556 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F556 DCL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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