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F582 OBM

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,222 mi
Last recorded27,222 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF582 OBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 27,222 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both side inner wheel arch surface corrossion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,171 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,073 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,944 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,879 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,717 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 26,708 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,428 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,379 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,160 miles

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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F582 OBM is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F582 OBM, 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 F582 OBM registered?

F582 OBM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F582 OBM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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