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F796 YJW

1988 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,561 mi
Last recorded45,561 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1500 P74,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF796 YJW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2007 45,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2006 42,254 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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F796 YJW is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 74,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F796 YJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F796 YJW registered?

F796 YJW is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F796 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F796 YJW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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