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F725 JVU

1989 Talbot Express 1500 D

Brown Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,530 mi
Last recorded104,530 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D93,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF725 JVU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 104,530 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,505 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 103,690 miles

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

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

both rear lower shock bushs cracking

both rear shock shrouds

o/s/f head light aim not 100% clear

o/s/f scuttle pannel holed

rear exhaust rubber snapped on rear

rear pannel corroded not in perscribed area

temp repair to wireing

Pass 30 Mar 2007 102,688 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear lower shock bushs cracking

o/s/f had light aim not 100% claer

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear exhaust ruber snapped but still supporting exhaust

temp repair to n/s/f wing

Fail 27 Apr 2006 102,639 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 102,626 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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F725 JVU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D in Brown with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F725 JVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F725 JVU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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