MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,429 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
N/S inner sill - Rust Hole
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Wires around throttle pedal
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Battery insecure
N/S inner sill - Rust Hole
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Wires around throttle pedal
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Battery insecure
OSR brake bind
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle will not tick over
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
cooling system overheating
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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B189 KCF is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B189 KCF, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B189 KCF is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 May 1985.
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