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F606 UFV

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,731 mi
Last recorded69,731 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF606 UFV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,731 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 69,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Door mirror bracket screws loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,411 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,934 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 68,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,323 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 68,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,925 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,925 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 67,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,676 miles

Front disc pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,015 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,500 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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F606 UFV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F606 UFV, 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 F606 UFV registered?

F606 UFV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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