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F587 OBM

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,336 mi
Last recorded109,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF587 OBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,906 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 104,172 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 104,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 102,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,620 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 98,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,066 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 98,066 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 90,838 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 88,261 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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F587 OBM is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F587 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 F587 OBM registered?

F587 OBM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F587 OBM safe to buy?

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