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F737 NSL

1989 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,511 mi
Last recorded36,511 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF737 NSL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,743 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,742 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front flexy brake pipe not securely clipped

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear registration plates slightly damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2008 32,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear registration plates slightly damaged

nearside inner and outer sill area holed due to corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,866 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 30,864 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,460 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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F737 NSL is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F737 NSL, 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 F737 NSL registered?

F737 NSL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is F737 NSL safe to buy?

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