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F851 YFV

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,724 mi
Last recorded9,724 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 YFV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,724 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 9,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,329 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 8,317 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 20 May 2009 8,247 miles

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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F851 YFV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F851 YFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F851 YFV registered?

F851 YFV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F851 YFV safe to buy?

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